Where is Melrafa village located?
Melrafa is in Thuamul Rampur Tahasil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India.
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Melrafa Village
Melrafa is an inhabited village in Thuamul Rampur Tahasil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 424326, the Census 2011 record lists 264 people in 60 households and the reported area is 32 hectares. The local references include Kerpai Gram Panchayat, Thuamul-Rampur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhawanipatna at about 95 km.
Melrafa is a village in Thuamul Rampur Tahasil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India. The available record shows Census village code 424326 and 264 people in 60 households.
Village Code424326
Population264
Households60
Area32 hectares
Nearest TownBhawanipatna
Detailed village profile
Melrafa at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 264 people, 32 hectares of reported area and Bhawanipatna as the nearest town reference for Melrafa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
State
Odisha
District
Kalahandi
Tahasil
Thuamul Rampur
CD Block
Thuamul-Rampur
Gram Panchayat
Kerpai
- Melrafa falls under Thuamul Rampur Tahasil in Kalahandi district, Odisha.
- The Census village code is 424326.
- The record lists 264 people living in 60 households.
- The reported village area is 32 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Bhawanipatna.
- 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 Village Facts
- Village
- Melrafa
- Census Village Code
- 424326
- State
- Odisha
- State Census Code
- 21
- District
- Kalahandi
- District Census Code
- 395
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Thuamul Rampur
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03171
- CD Block
- Thuamul-Rampur
- Gram Panchayat
- Kerpai
- Households
- 60
- Population
- 264
- Male Population
- 115
- Female Population
- 149
- Sex Ratio
- 1,295.65
- Area
- 32 hectares
- Area
- 0.32 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Bhawanipatna
- Nearest Town Distance
- 95 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 766037
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
825 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.4 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
28.03%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
71.97%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Melrafa in the official administrative record. Census village code 424326, Kerpai Gram Panchayat and Thuamul-Rampur CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 21
- District Census Code
- 395
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03171
- Village Census Code
- 424326
- CD Block Code
- 0266
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 5
- CD Block Name
- Thuamul-Rampur
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Kerpai
Location and Distance
Bhawanipatna is the nearest town listed for Melrafa, about 95 km away. Bhawanipatna is listed as the district headquarters at about 95 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Thuamul Rampur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 95 km
- District Headquarter
- Bhawanipatna
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 95 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Bhawanipatna
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 95 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Bhawanipatna
- Distance within State/UT
- 95 km
- Nearest Town
- Bhawanipatna
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 95 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 32 hectares
- Area
- 0.32 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 264 people in 60 households, with 115 male residents and 149 female residents. The average household size is 4.4, and SC share is 28.03% and ST share is 71.97% for Melrafa. Population density works out to about 825 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 60
- Total Population
- 264
- Male Population
- 115
- Female Population
- 149
- Sex Ratio
- 1,295.65
- Average Household Size
- 4.4
- SC Population
- 74
- SC Male Population
- 33
- SC Female Population
- 41
- SC Population Share
- 28.03
- ST Population
- 190
- ST Male Population
- 82
- ST Female Population
- 108
- ST Population Share
- 71.97
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Melrafa 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Melrafa.
- Covered Well
- Available
- Covered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Covered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 2.43 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Melrafa include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Melrafa include self-help groups and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Melrafa show that reported agricultural commodities include Ragi and Bajra and net sown area is 2.14 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Ragi
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Bajra
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 24.21 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 0.3
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 0.7 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 0.18 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 0.87 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 1.17 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 2.14
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 2.14 hectares
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Melrafa
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.
- 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
- 1
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- 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 | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 1 | 100% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | ATM | 766037 | Kalahandi | Thuamul Rampur | Thuamul | Kalahandi Thuamul Rampur Via Kalampur, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766037 |
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 Melrafa village in?
Melrafa village is in Kalahandi district.
Which state is Melrafa village in?
Melrafa village is in Odisha.
Which tahasil is Melrafa under?
Melrafa comes under Thuamul Rampur Tahasil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Melrafa?
The Census village code of Melrafa is 424326.
Which Gram Panchayat is Melrafa under?
Melrafa is listed under Kerpai Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Thuamul-Rampur.
What is the population of Melrafa village?
The village record lists 264 people and 60 households for Melrafa.
How many households are in Melrafa village?
The village record lists 60 households for Melrafa.
What is the male and female population of Melrafa?
The record lists 115 male residents and 149 female residents for Melrafa.
What is the sex ratio of Melrafa village?
The sex ratio of Melrafa is 1,295.65 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Melrafa village?
The reported geographical area of Melrafa is 32 hectares.
What is the population density of Melrafa village?
The approximate population density of Melrafa is 825 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Melrafa?
The nearest town listed for Melrafa is Bhawanipatna, about 95 km away.
How far is Melrafa from the district headquarters?
Melrafa is about 95 km from Bhawanipatna, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Melrafa from the sub-district headquarters?
Melrafa is about 95 km from Thuamul Rampur, the tahasil headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Melrafa?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Melrafa.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Melrafa?
For Melrafa, reported agricultural commodities include Ragi and Bajra and net sown area is 2.14 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Melrafa?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Melrafa. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.