Where is Melukavu village located?
Melukavu is in Meenachil Taluk of Kottayam district in Kerala, India.
Indian Village Directory
Melukavu Village
Melukavu is an inhabited village in Meenachil Taluk of Kottayam district, Kerala. Its Census village code is 628119, the Census 2011 record lists 9,385 people in 2,352 households and the reported area is 2,833 hectares. The local references include Melukavu, Moonilavu Gram Panchayat, Erattupetta CD Block and the nearest town reference is Palai at about 19 km.
Village Code628119
Population9,385
Households2,352
Area2,833 hectares
Nearest TownPalai
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Melukavu
- Census Village Code
- 628119
- State
- Kerala
- State Census Code
- 32
- District
- Kottayam
- District Census Code
- 597
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Meenachil
- Sub-district Census Code
- 05668
- CD Block
- Erattupetta
- Gram Panchayat
- Melukavu, Moonilavu
- Households
- 2,352
- Population
- 9,385
- Male Population
- 4,623
- Female Population
- 4,762
- Sex Ratio
- 1,030.07
- Area
- 2,833 hectares
- Area
- 28.33 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Palai
- Nearest Town Distance
- 19 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 686652
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Melukavu at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 9,385 people, 2,833 hectares of reported area and Palai as the nearest town reference for Melukavu, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Melukavu falls under Meenachil Taluk in Kottayam district, Kerala.
- The Census village code is 628119.
- The record lists 9,385 people living in 2,352 households.
- The reported village area is 2,833 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Palai.
- 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 Density331.27 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.99 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share2.98%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share32.58%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Melukavu in the official administrative record. Census village code 628119, Melukavu, Moonilavu Gram Panchayat and Erattupetta CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 32
- District Census Code
- 597
- Sub-district Census Code
- 05668
- Village Census Code
- 628119
- CD Block Code
- 0098
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0607
- CD Block Name
- Erattupetta
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Melukavu, Moonilavu
Location and Distance
Palai is the nearest town listed for Melukavu, about 19 km away. Kottayam 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
- Palai
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 20 km
- District Headquarter
- Kottayam
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 50 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Palai
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 19 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Palai
- Distance within State/UT
- 19 km
- Nearest Town
- Palai
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 19 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 2,833 hectares
- Area
- 28.33 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 9,385 people in 2,352 households, with 4,623 male residents and 4,762 female residents. The average household size is 3.99, and SC share is 2.98% and ST share is 32.58% for Melukavu. Population density works out to about 331.27 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 2,352
- Total Population
- 9,385
- Male Population
- 4,623
- Female Population
- 4,762
- Sex Ratio
- 1,030.07
- Average Household Size
- 3.99
- SC Population
- 280
- SC Male Population
- 152
- SC Female Population
- 128
- SC Population Share
- 2.98
- ST Population
- 3,058
- ST Male Population
- 1,534
- ST Female Population
- 1,524
- ST Population Share
- 32.58
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Melukavu list 1 government primary school, 5 private primary schools, 5 private middle schools and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 2
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 5
- Private Middle School
- Available
- Private Middle School Count
- 5
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
- Private Secondary School
- Available
- Private Secondary School Count
- 1
- Private Senior Secondary School
- Available
- Private Senior Secondary School Count
- 1
- Private Arts And Science Degree College
- Available
- Private Arts And Science Degree College Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Melukavu. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Centre Count
- 1
- Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 4
- Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 2
- Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 27
- Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 27
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- Dispensary Count
- 2
- Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
- 2
- Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
- 2
- Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 4
- Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 4
- Veterinary Hospital Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 3
- Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 3
- Mobile Health Clinic Count
- 1
- Mobile Health Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Mobile Health Clinic Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Mobile Health Clinic Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Mobile Health Clinic Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- Family Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
- 4
- Non Government Medical Facilities In And Out Patient Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
- 4
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Melukavu include hand pump water, treated tap water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Treated
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- Spring
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- Closed Drainage
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
- Available
- Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Melukavu include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Post And Telegraph Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Major District Road
- 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 Melukavu include commercial bank, cooperative bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Commercial Bank
- Available
- Cooperative Bank
- Available
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Cinema Video Hall
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Melukavu is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Melukavu show that reported agricultural commodities include Rubber, Coconut and Coffee, net sown area is 2,003.2 hectares and irrigated land is 20.47 hectares (1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Rubber
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Coconut
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Coffee
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 829.8
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 2003.2
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 1,982.73 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 20.47
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 20.47 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
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Melukavu
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
- 5–10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 3
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 3 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 2 | 67% |
| Kerala Grameena Bank | 1 | 33% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerala Grameena Bank | ATM | 686652 | Kottayam | Meenachil | Melukavu | Melukavu VIII/39/C, Nellickal Building, Kottayam, Kerala, 686652 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 686652 | Kottayam | Meenachil | Erattupetta (Ct) | Csi Buildings P. B. No.1, Kottayam, Kerala, 686652 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 686652 | Kottayam | Meenachil | Bharananganam | Melukavmattam Po Kottayam 686652 Poovelil Building, Kottayam, Kerala, 686652 |
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
Which district is Melukavu village in?
Melukavu village is in Kottayam district.
Which state is Melukavu village in?
Melukavu village is in Kerala.
Which taluk is Melukavu under?
Melukavu comes under Meenachil Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Melukavu?
The Census village code of Melukavu is 628119.
Which Gram Panchayat is Melukavu under?
Melukavu is listed under Melukavu, Moonilavu Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Erattupetta.
What is the population of Melukavu village?
The village record lists 9,385 people and 2,352 households for Melukavu.
How many households are in Melukavu village?
The village record lists 2,352 households for Melukavu.
What is the male and female population of Melukavu?
The record lists 4,623 male residents and 4,762 female residents for Melukavu.
What is the sex ratio of Melukavu village?
The sex ratio of Melukavu is 1,030.07 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Melukavu village?
The reported geographical area of Melukavu is 2,833 hectares.
What is the population density of Melukavu village?
The approximate population density of Melukavu is 331.27 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Melukavu?
The nearest town listed for Melukavu is Palai, about 19 km away.
How far is Melukavu from the district headquarters?
Melukavu is about 50 km from Kottayam, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Melukavu from the sub-district headquarters?
Melukavu is about 20 km from Palai, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Melukavu?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 5 private primary schools, 5 private middle schools and 1 government secondary school for Melukavu.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Melukavu?
For Melukavu, reported agricultural commodities include Rubber, Coconut and Coffee, net sown area is 2,003.2 hectares and irrigated land is 20.47 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Melukavu?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Melukavu. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.