Indian Village Directory

Melani Village

Melani is an inhabited village in Chanho Sub-district of Ranchi district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 374265, the Census 2011 record lists 962 people in 189 households and the reported area is 213 hectares. The local references include Murto Gram Panchayat, Chanho CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ranchi at about 50 km.

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Quick answer: Melani is a village in Chanho Sub-district, Ranchi district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 374265 and 962 people in 189 households.
Village Code374265
Population962
Households189
Area213 hectares
Nearest TownRanchi

Key Village Facts

Village
Melani
Census Village Code
374265
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Ranchi
District Census Code
364
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chanho
Sub-district Census Code
02694
CD Block
Chanho
Gram Panchayat
Murto
Households
189
Population
962
Male Population
482
Female Population
480
Sex Ratio
995.85
Area
213 hectares
Area
2.13 sq km
Nearest Town
Ranchi
Nearest Town Distance
50 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
835301
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Melani at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 962 people, 213 hectares of reported area and Ranchi as the nearest town reference for Melani, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictRanchi
Sub-districtChanho
CD BlockChanho
Gram PanchayatMURTO
  • Melani falls under Chanho Sub-district in Ranchi district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 374265.
  • The record lists 962 people living in 189 households.
  • The reported village area is 213 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Ranchi.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density451.64 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.09 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.62%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share54.57%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Melani in the official administrative record. Census village code 374265, Murto Gram Panchayat and Chanho CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
364
Sub-district Census Code
02694
Village Census Code
374265
CD Block Code
0200
CD Block Name
Chanho
Gram Panchayat Name
Murto

Location and Distance

Ranchi is the nearest town listed for Melani, about 50 km away. Ranchi is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chanho
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Ranchi
Distance from District Headquarter
50 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Ranchi
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
50 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Nearest Town
Ranchi
Distance from Nearest Town
50 km
Total Geographical Area
213 hectares
Area
2.13 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 962 people in 189 households, with 482 male residents and 480 female residents. The average household size is 5.09, and SC share is 0.62% and ST share is 54.57% for Melani. Population density works out to about 451.64 people per sq km.

Total Households
189
Total Population
962
Male Population
482
Female Population
480
Sex Ratio
995.85
Average Household Size
5.09
SC Population
6
SC Male Population
3
SC Female Population
3
SC Population Share
0.62
ST Population
525
ST Male Population
250
ST Female Population
275
ST Population Share
54.57
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Melani list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Melani. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Melani include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
12.24 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Melani include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Melani include ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

ASHA
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Melani show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 130.26 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
5.25 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
65.25
Net Area Sown In Hectares
130.26
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
130.26 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Others
Available
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Melani

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 50%
CRM 2 50%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
ICICI Bank Limited 2 50%
Indian Bank 1 25%
Union Bank of India 1 25%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Indian Bank ATM 835301 Ranchi Burmu Ithe Itki Near Jagarnath Temple Itki, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835301
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 835301 Ranchi Kanke Ranchi (M Corp.) Near Indira Gandhi Chowk, Upper Chutia Om Dall MILL Campus, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835301
Union Bank of India ATM 835301 Ranchi Bundu Erkia Arkialias Erki, Tehsil Biro Itki Market, P. O. Itki(irki), Arkialias Erki, Tehsil Biro, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835301

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melani village located?

Melani is in Chanho Sub-district of Ranchi district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Melani village in?

Melani village is in Ranchi district.

Which state is Melani village in?

Melani village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Melani under?

Melani comes under Chanho Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Melani?

The Census village code of Melani is 374265.

Which Gram Panchayat is Melani under?

Melani is listed under MURTO Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Chanho.

What is the population of Melani village?

The village record lists 962 people and 189 households for Melani.

How many households are in Melani village?

The village record lists 189 households for Melani.

What is the male and female population of Melani?

The record lists 482 male residents and 480 female residents for Melani.

What is the sex ratio of Melani village?

The sex ratio of Melani is 995.85 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Melani village?

The reported geographical area of Melani is 213 hectares.

What is the population density of Melani village?

The approximate population density of Melani is 451.64 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Melani?

The nearest town listed for Melani is Ranchi, about 50 km away.

How far is Melani from the district headquarters?

Melani is about 50 km from Ranchi, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Melani from the sub-district headquarters?

Melani is about 10 km from Chanho, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Melani?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Melani.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Melani?

For Melani, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 130.26 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Melani?

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Melani. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.