Melkundah is an inhabited village in Kundah Taluk of The Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu. Its Census village code is 635120, the Census 2011 record lists 2,106 people in 649 households and the reported area is 3,321.27 hectares. The local references include Kundah Gram Panchayat, Udhagamandalam CD Block and the nearest town reference is Keel Kundha.
In short:
Melkundah is a village in Kundah Taluk, The Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu, India. The available record shows Census village code 635120 and 2,106 people in 649 households.
Village Code635120
Population2,106
Households649
Area3,321.27 hectares
Nearest TownKeel Kundha
Detailed village profile
Melkundah at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,106 people, 3,321.27 hectares of reported area and Keel Kundha as the nearest town reference for Melkundah, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Melkundah falls under Kundah Taluk in The Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu.
The Census village code is 635120.
The record lists 2,106 people living in 649 households.
The reported village area is 3,321.27 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Keel Kundha.
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
Melkundah
Census Village Code
635120
State
Tamil Nadu
State Census Code
33
District
The Nilgiris
District Census Code
611
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kundah
Sub-district Census Code
05759
CD Block
Udhagamandalam
Gram Panchayat
Kundah
Households
649
Population
2,106
Male Population
1,050
Female Population
1,056
Sex Ratio
1,005.71
Area
3,321.27 hectares
Area
33.21 sq km
Nearest Town
Keel Kundha
Nearest Town Distance
b km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
643219
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 Density63.41 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.24 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share67.71%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share3.42%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Melkundah in the official administrative record. Census village code 635120, Kundah Gram Panchayat and Udhagamandalam CD Block.
State Census Code
33
District Census Code
611
Sub-district Census Code
05759
Village Census Code
635120
CD Block Code
0137
Gram Panchayat Code
0009
CD Block Name
Udhagamandalam
Gram Panchayat Name
Kundah
Location and Distance
Keel Kundha is the nearest town listed for Melkundah. Udhagamandalam is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Kundah
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9 km
District Headquarter
Udhagamandalam
Distance from District Headquarter
40 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Keel Kundah
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
9 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Keel Kundah
Distance within State/UT
9 km
Nearest Town
Keel Kundha
Distance from Nearest Town
b km
Total Geographical Area
3,321.27 hectares
Area
33.21 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,106 people in 649 households, with 1,050 male residents and 1,056 female residents. The average household size is 3.24, and SC share is 67.71% and ST share is 3.42% for Melkundah. Population density works out to about 63.41 people per sq km.
Total Households
649
Total Population
2,106
Male Population
1,050
Female Population
1,056
Sex Ratio
1,005.71
Average Household Size
3.24
SC Population
1,426
SC Male Population
717
SC Female Population
709
SC Population Share
67.71
ST Population
72
ST Male Population
31
ST Female Population
41
ST Population Share
3.42
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Melkundah list 3 government primary schools 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
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
3
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Government Non Formal Training Centre
Available
Government Non Formal Training Centre Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Melkundah include 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
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Melkundah 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
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
State Highway
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 Melkundah 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
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Melkundah 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 Melkundah show that reported agricultural commodities include Tea, Potato and Carrot and net sown area is 201.68 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Tea
Manufacturers Commodities First
Tea Dust
Agricultural Commodities Second
Potato
Agricultural Commodities Third
Carrot
Forest Area In Hectares
2,553.7 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
107.43
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
36.62 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
318.73 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
99.43 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3.68 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
201.68
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
201.68 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
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.
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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
5
Banks in Matched Records
4
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 Type
Records
Share
ATM
5
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Central Bank of India
2
40%
Canara Bank
1
20%
Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited
1
20%
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited
1
20%
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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Canara Bank
ATM
643219
Nilgiris
Coonoor
Coonoor (M)
Ooty 3/125, Manjoor Bazaar, Near Post Office, Manjoor, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, 643219
Central Bank of India
ATM
643219
Nilgiris
Kundah
Kilkunda (Tp)
Kundah 3/163/B, H. K. Trust Bldg, Manjoor, Kilkundah, P. O. Kundah Bridge, 643219, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, 643219
Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited
ATM
643219
Nilgiris
Kundah
Balacola
Tamilnadu No.2/332a, Selas Main Bazaar, Manjoor Road, Kundah Po, Selas, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, 643219
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited
ATM
643219
Nilgiris
Kundah
Kilkunda (Tp)
Ward No.iii, Mel Kundha Road, Manjoor Door No. 3/30 C5-12, Hari Balaji Complex Near Govt. School, Kil Kunda VILL and Panc…
Central Bank of India
ATM
643219
Nilgiris
Kundah
Kilkunda (Tp)
Tamil Nadu 643219 Bhuvanesh Cottage, Near Manjur Bus Stop, Manjoor, T, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, 643219
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 Melkundah village located?
Melkundah is in Kundah Taluk of The Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu, India.
Which district is Melkundah village in?
Melkundah village is in The Nilgiris district.
Which state is Melkundah village in?
Melkundah village is in Tamil Nadu.
Which taluk is Melkundah under?
Melkundah comes under Kundah Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Melkundah?
The Census village code of Melkundah is 635120.
Which Gram Panchayat is Melkundah under?
Melkundah is listed under Kundah Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Udhagamandalam.
What is the population of Melkundah village?
The village record lists 2,106 people and 649 households for Melkundah.
How many households are in Melkundah village?
The village record lists 649 households for Melkundah.
What is the male and female population of Melkundah?
The record lists 1,050 male residents and 1,056 female residents for Melkundah.
What is the sex ratio of Melkundah village?
The sex ratio of Melkundah is 1,005.71 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Melkundah village?
The reported geographical area of Melkundah is 3,321.27 hectares.
What is the population density of Melkundah village?
The approximate population density of Melkundah is 63.41 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Melkundah?
The nearest town listed for Melkundah is Keel Kundha, about b km away.
How far is Melkundah from the district headquarters?
Melkundah is about 40 km from Udhagamandalam, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Melkundah from the sub-district headquarters?
Melkundah is about 9 km from Kundah, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Melkundah?
The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools for Melkundah.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Melkundah?
For Melkundah, reported agricultural commodities include Tea, Potato and Carrot and net sown area is 201.68 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Melkundah?
The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Melkundah. These records include 4 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.