Indian Village Directory

Melur Village

Melur is an inhabited village in Coonoor Taluk of The Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu. Its Census village code is 635114, the Census 2011 record lists 13,244 people in 3,944 households and the reported area is 4,306.12 hectares. The local references include Melur Gram Panchayat, Coonoor CD Block and the nearest town reference is Coonoor.

In short:

Melur is a village in Coonoor Taluk, The Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu, India. The available record shows Census village code 635114 and 13,244 people in 3,944 households.

Village Code635114
Population13,244
Households3,944
Area4,306.12 hectares
Nearest TownCoonoor

Detailed village profile

Melur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 13,244 people, 4,306.12 hectares of reported area and Coonoor as the nearest town reference for Melur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Tamil Nadu
District The Nilgiris
Taluk Coonoor
CD Block Coonoor
Gram Panchayat Melur
  • Melur falls under Coonoor Taluk in The Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu.
  • The Census village code is 635114.
  • The record lists 13,244 people living in 3,944 households.
  • The reported village area is 4,306.12 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Coonoor.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Melur
Census Village Code
635114
State
Tamil Nadu
State Census Code
33
District
The Nilgiris
District Census Code
611
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Coonoor
Sub-district Census Code
05758
CD Block
Coonoor
Gram Panchayat
Melur
Households
3,944
Population
13,244
Male Population
6,442
Female Population
6,802
Sex Ratio
1,055.88
Area
4,306.12 hectares
Area
43.06 sq km
Nearest Town
Coonoor
Nearest Town Distance
c km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
643221
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 307.56 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.36 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 49.3% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 3.83% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 1.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Melur in the official administrative record. Census village code 635114, Melur Gram Panchayat and Coonoor CD Block.

State Census Code
33
District Census Code
611
Sub-district Census Code
05758
Village Census Code
635114
CD Block Code
0138
Gram Panchayat Code
0018
CD Block Name
Coonoor
Gram Panchayat Name
Melur

Location and Distance

Coonoor is the nearest town listed for Melur. Udhagamandalam is listed as the district headquarters at about 23 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Coonoor
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
22 km
District Headquarter
Udhagamandalam
Distance from District Headquarter
23 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Coonoor
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
22 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Coonoor
Distance within State/UT
22 km
Nearest Town
Coonoor
Distance from Nearest Town
c km
Total Geographical Area
4,306.12 hectares
Area
43.06 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 13,244 people in 3,944 households, with 6,442 male residents and 6,802 female residents. The average household size is 3.36, and SC share is 49.3% and ST share is 3.83% for Melur. Population density works out to about 307.56 people per sq km.

Total Households
3,944
Total Population
13,244
Male Population
6,442
Female Population
6,802
Sex Ratio
1,055.88
Average Household Size
3.36
SC Population
6,529
SC Male Population
3,185
SC Female Population
3,344
SC Population Share
49.3
ST Population
507
ST Male Population
264
ST Female Population
243
ST Population Share
3.83
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Melur list 5 government primary schools, 3 private primary schools, 3 government middle schools and 2 government secondary 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
5
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private 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
3
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
3
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
2
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1
Government Non Formal Training Centre
Available
Government Non Formal Training Centre Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Primary Health Centre Count
2
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
4
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
4
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
12
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
10
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
6
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
6
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
6
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
5
TB Clinic Count
2
TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
2
TB Clinic Doctors In Position Count
2
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count
4
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff In Position Count
3
Dispensary Count
2
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
4
Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
4
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
12
Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
10
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
Family Welfare Centre Count
2
Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
4
Family Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
4
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
12
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
10
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities In And Out Patient Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Charitable Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
5
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
3

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Melur include 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
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
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
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 Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Community Toilet Complex Including Bath For General Public
Available
Community Waste Disposal System After House To House Collection
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Melur 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
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
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 Melur 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
Weekly Haat
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 Melur 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 Melur show that reported agricultural commodities include Tea, Coffee and Orange, net sown area is 2,751.82 hectares and irrigated land is 30 hectares (1.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Tea
Manufacturers Commodities First
Tea Dust
Agricultural Commodities Second
Coffee
Agricultural Commodities Third
Orange
Forest Area In Hectares
340.47 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
661.44
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
529.62 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
22.77 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
2751.82
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
2,721.82 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
30.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
30 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
6
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Melur

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
Available in village
Cooperative Bank
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 and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Canara Bank 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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Canara Bank ATM 643221 Nilgiris Coonoor Melur Melur S. No.158/3, Araihatty Road, Haragatchi, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, 643221

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 Melur village located?

Melur is in Coonoor Taluk of The Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu, India.

Which district is Melur village in?

Melur village is in The Nilgiris district.

Which state is Melur village in?

Melur village is in Tamil Nadu.

Which taluk is Melur under?

Melur comes under Coonoor Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Melur?

The Census village code of Melur is 635114.

Which Gram Panchayat is Melur under?

Melur is listed under Melur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Coonoor.

What is the population of Melur village?

The village record lists 13,244 people and 3,944 households for Melur.

How many households are in Melur village?

The village record lists 3,944 households for Melur.

What is the male and female population of Melur?

The record lists 6,442 male residents and 6,802 female residents for Melur.

What is the sex ratio of Melur village?

The sex ratio of Melur is 1,055.88 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Melur village?

The reported geographical area of Melur is 4,306.12 hectares.

What is the population density of Melur village?

The approximate population density of Melur is 307.56 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Melur?

The nearest town listed for Melur is Coonoor, about c km away.

How far is Melur from the district headquarters?

Melur is about 23 km from Udhagamandalam, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Melur from the sub-district headquarters?

Melur is about 22 km from Coonoor, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Melur?

The village facility record lists 5 government primary schools, 3 private primary schools, 3 government middle schools and 2 government secondary schools for Melur.

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

For Melur, reported agricultural commodities include Tea, Coffee and Orange, net sown area is 2,751.82 hectares and irrigated land is 30 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Melur. These records include 1 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.