Melahait

Melahait is a village located in Tamluk subdivision of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14.6km away from Tamluk, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Melahait village. As per 2009 stats, Bishnubar I is the gram panchayat of Melahait village.

Here you can discover what makes Melahait unique in its vibrant Tamluk-Purba Medinipur region. You’ll see Melahait’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Melahait

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Melahait is 344483. The village spans a total geographical area of 56.42 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721630. Tamluk is nearest town to Melahait village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Melahait village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Nandakumar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Tamluk Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Melahait

Population of Melahait

According to the 2011 Census, Melahait has a total population of about 906, with approximately 482 males and 424 females. The sex ratio is around 879 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 90 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 5 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 81.02%, with male literacy at about 84.65% and female literacy near 76.89%. There are around 229 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Melahait's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Melahait

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Melahait. As per the 2011 stats, Melahait had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Melahait

Knowing the nearby villages of Melahait helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Melahait.

Frequently Asked Questions about Melahait