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Melakottai Village

Melakottai is an inhabited village in Thirumangalam Taluk of Madurai district, Tamil Nadu. Its Census village code is 640958, the Census 2011 record lists 5,156 people in 1,376 households and the reported area is 1,019.24 hectares. The local references include Alampattii, Melakottai , Karisalpatti, Kamatchipuram Gram Panchayat, Thirumangalam CD Block and the nearest town reference is Thirumangalam.

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Quick answer: Melakottai is a village in Thirumangalam Taluk, Madurai district, Tamil Nadu, India. The available record shows Census village code 640958 and 5,156 people in 1,376 households.
Village Code640958
Population5,156
Households1,376
Area1,019.24 hectares
Nearest TownThirumangalam

Key Village Facts

Village
Melakottai
Census Village Code
640958
State
Tamil Nadu
State Census Code
33
District
Madurai
District Census Code
623
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Thirumangalam
Sub-district Census Code
05840
CD Block
Thirumangalam
Gram Panchayat
Alampattii, Melakottai , Karisalpatti, Kamatchipuram
Households
1,376
Population
5,156
Male Population
2,564
Female Population
2,592
Sex Ratio
1,010.92
Area
1,019.24 hectares
Area
10.19 sq km
Nearest Town
Thirumangalam
Nearest Town Distance
b km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
625706
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Melakottai at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 5,156 people, 1,019.24 hectares of reported area and Thirumangalam as the nearest town reference for Melakottai, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictMadurai
CD BlockThirumangalam
Gram PanchayatAlampattii, Melakottai , Karisalpatti, Kamatchipuram
  • Melakottai falls under Thirumangalam Taluk in Madurai district, Tamil Nadu.
  • The Census village code is 640958.
  • The record lists 5,156 people living in 1,376 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,019.24 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Thirumangalam.
  • 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

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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 Density505.87 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.75 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share37.68%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share16.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Melakottai in the official administrative record. Census village code 640958, Alampattii, Melakottai , Karisalpatti, Kamatchipuram Gram Panchayat and Thirumangalam CD Block.

State Census Code
33
District Census Code
623
Sub-district Census Code
05840
Village Census Code
640958
CD Block Code
0270
Gram Panchayat Code
0316033403260321
CD Block Name
Thirumangalam
Gram Panchayat Name
Alampattii, Melakottai , Karisalpatti, Kamatchipuram

Location and Distance

Thirumangalam is the nearest town listed for Melakottai. Madurai is listed as the district headquarters at about 25 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Thirumangalam
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Madurai
Distance from District Headquarter
25 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Thirumangalam
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
5 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Thirumangalam
Distance within State/UT
5 km
Nearest Town
Thirumangalam
Distance from Nearest Town
b km
Total Geographical Area
1,019.24 hectares
Area
10.19 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 5,156 people in 1,376 households, with 2,564 male residents and 2,592 female residents. The average household size is 3.75, and SC share is 37.68% and ST share is 0% for Melakottai. Population density works out to about 505.87 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,376
Total Population
5,156
Male Population
2,564
Female Population
2,592
Sex Ratio
1,010.92
Average Household Size
3.75
SC Population
1,943
SC Male Population
972
SC Female Population
971
SC Population Share
37.68
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Melakottai list 5 government primary schools, 1 private primary school and 2 government middle schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
3
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
5
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Government Non Formal Training Centre
Available
Government Non Formal Training Centre Count
1
Government School For Disabled
Available
Government School For Disabled Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
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
2
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities In And Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Melakottai include hand pump water and treated tap 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
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
Available
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.49 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
29.77 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
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 Melakottai include commercial bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Commercial Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
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 Melakottai is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 22 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
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
22 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
22 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
22 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
22 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Melakottai show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Green Gram and Paddy, net sown area is 183.03 hectares and irrigated land is 30.32 hectares (16.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Second
Green Gram
Agricultural Commodities Third
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
260.46
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
5.05 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
464.67 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
103.54 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
183.03
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
152.71 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
30.32
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
0.55 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
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Melakottai

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
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
36
Banks in Matched Records
13
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 summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 18 50%
CRM 16 44%
CDM 2 5.6%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 10 28%
Canara Bank 7 19%
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd 3 8.3%
Axis Bank Limited 2 5.6%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 2 5.6%

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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 625706 Madurai Thirumangalam Thirumangalam (M) Madurai District - 625706 No.52, Munshif Court Road, Thirumangalam, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 625706
Bank of Baroda ATM 625706 Madurai Thirumangalam Thirumangalam (M) Virudhunagar Road, Thirumangalam, Madurai 209 Virudhunagar Road, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 625706
Canara Bank ATM 625706 Madurai Thirumangalam Thirumangalam (M) Tirumangalam 118, Usilampatti Road, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 625706
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 625706 Madurai Thirumangalam Thirumangalam (M) Madurai Main Road Shanmuga Nagar, Opp. Mepco School, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 625706
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 625706 Madurai Thirumangalam Thirumangalam (M) Thirumangalam 507, Madurai Road, Thirumangalam 625706, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 625706
Indian Bank ATM 625706 Madurai Thirumangalam Thirumangalam (M) Madurai Road 507/7W Tirumangalam, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 625706
Karur Vysya Bank Ltd ATM 625706 Madurai Thirumangalam Thirumangalam (M) Thirumangalam No.485, Madurai Main Road, Thirumangalam, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 625706
State Bank of India ATM 625706 Madurai Thirumangalam Thirumangalam (M) Srimadurai Veeran Si Akkini Kovil Complex D. No.493/2, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 625706

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 Melakottai village located?

Melakottai is in Thirumangalam Taluk of Madurai district in Tamil Nadu, India.

Which district is Melakottai village in?

Melakottai village is in Madurai district.

Which state is Melakottai village in?

Melakottai village is in Tamil Nadu.

Which taluk is Melakottai under?

Melakottai comes under Thirumangalam Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Melakottai?

The Census village code of Melakottai is 640958.

Which Gram Panchayat is Melakottai under?

Melakottai is listed under Alampattii, Melakottai , Karisalpatti, Kamatchipuram Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Thirumangalam.

What is the population of Melakottai village?

The village record lists 5,156 people and 1,376 households for Melakottai.

How many households are in Melakottai village?

The village record lists 1,376 households for Melakottai.

What is the male and female population of Melakottai?

The record lists 2,564 male residents and 2,592 female residents for Melakottai.

What is the sex ratio of Melakottai village?

The sex ratio of Melakottai is 1,010.92 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Melakottai village?

The reported geographical area of Melakottai is 1,019.24 hectares.

What is the population density of Melakottai village?

The approximate population density of Melakottai is 505.87 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Melakottai?

The nearest town listed for Melakottai is Thirumangalam, about b km away.

How far is Melakottai from the district headquarters?

Melakottai is about 25 km from Madurai, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Melakottai from the sub-district headquarters?

Melakottai is about 5 km from Thirumangalam, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Melakottai?

The village facility record lists 5 government primary schools, 1 private primary school and 2 government middle schools for Melakottai.

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

For Melakottai, reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Green Gram and Paddy, net sown area is 183.03 hectares and irrigated land is 30.32 hectares.

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

The page shows 36 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Melakottai. These records include 13 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.