Indian Village Directory

Melapandiyapuram Village

Melapandiyapuram is an inhabited village in Ottapidaram Taluk of Thoothukkudi district, Tamil Nadu. Its Census village code is 642440, the Census 2011 record lists 766 people in 194 households and the reported area is 1,300.38 hectares. The local references include Melapandiyapuram Gram Panchayat, Ottapidaram CD Block and the nearest town reference is Thoothukkudi.

In short:

Melapandiyapuram is a village in Ottapidaram Taluk, Thoothukkudi district, Tamil Nadu, India. The available record shows Census village code 642440 and 766 people in 194 households.

Village Code642440
Population766
Households194
Area1,300.38 hectares
Nearest TownThoothukkudi

Detailed village profile

Melapandiyapuram at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 766 people, 1,300.38 hectares of reported area and Thoothukkudi as the nearest town reference for Melapandiyapuram, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Tamil Nadu
District Thoothukkudi
Taluk Ottapidaram
CD Block Ottapidaram
Gram Panchayat Melapandiyapuram
  • Melapandiyapuram falls under Ottapidaram Taluk in Thoothukkudi district, Tamil Nadu.
  • The Census village code is 642440.
  • The record lists 766 people living in 194 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,300.38 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Thoothukkudi.
  • 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

Key Village Facts

Village
Melapandiyapuram
Census Village Code
642440
State
Tamil Nadu
State Census Code
33
District
Thoothukkudi
District Census Code
627
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ottapidaram
Sub-district Census Code
05865
CD Block
Ottapidaram
Gram Panchayat
Melapandiyapuram
Households
194
Population
766
Male Population
386
Female Population
380
Sex Ratio
984.46
Area
1,300.38 hectares
Area
13 sq km
Nearest Town
Thoothukkudi
Nearest Town Distance
c km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
628308
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 58.91 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.95 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 37.08% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Melapandiyapuram in the official administrative record. Census village code 642440, Melapandiyapuram Gram Panchayat and Ottapidaram CD Block.

State Census Code
33
District Census Code
627
Sub-district Census Code
05865
Village Census Code
642440
CD Block Code
0312
Gram Panchayat Code
0284
CD Block Name
Ottapidaram
Gram Panchayat Name
Melapandiyapuram

Location and Distance

Thoothukkudi is the nearest town listed for Melapandiyapuram. Thoothukkudi is listed as the district headquarters at about 28 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Ottapidaram
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Thoothukkudi
Distance from District Headquarter
28 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Kadambur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Kadambur
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Thoothukkudi
Distance from Nearest Town
c km
Total Geographical Area
1,300.38 hectares
Area
13 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 766 people in 194 households, with 386 male residents and 380 female residents. The average household size is 3.95, and SC share is 37.08% and ST share is 0% for Melapandiyapuram. Population density works out to about 58.91 people per sq km.

Total Households
194
Total Population
766
Male Population
386
Female Population
380
Sex Ratio
984.46
Average Household Size
3.95
SC Population
284
SC Male Population
148
SC Female Population
136
SC Population Share
37.08
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Melapandiyapuram list 1 private primary school. 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
1
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Melapandiyapuram 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
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.97 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Melapandiyapuram include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access, all-weather road access and railway station 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
Private Bus Service
Available
Railway Station
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 Melapandiyapuram include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Melapandiyapuram is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 15 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
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
13 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
13 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Melapandiyapuram show that reported agricultural commodities include Whole Green Gram, Black Gram and Cotton and net sown area is 192.03 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Whole Green Gram
Agricultural Commodities Second
Black Gram
Agricultural Commodities Third
Cotton
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
136.15
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
969.23 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
192.03
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
192.03 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Others
Available
Others Functions All Year
Available
Others Functions in Summer
Available
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melapandiyapuram village located?

Melapandiyapuram is in Ottapidaram Taluk of Thoothukkudi district in Tamil Nadu, India.

Which district is Melapandiyapuram village in?

Melapandiyapuram village is in Thoothukkudi district.

Which state is Melapandiyapuram village in?

Melapandiyapuram village is in Tamil Nadu.

Which taluk is Melapandiyapuram under?

Melapandiyapuram comes under Ottapidaram Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Melapandiyapuram?

The Census village code of Melapandiyapuram is 642440.

Which Gram Panchayat is Melapandiyapuram under?

Melapandiyapuram is listed under Melapandiyapuram Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Ottapidaram.

What is the population of Melapandiyapuram village?

The village record lists 766 people and 194 households for Melapandiyapuram.

How many households are in Melapandiyapuram village?

The village record lists 194 households for Melapandiyapuram.

What is the male and female population of Melapandiyapuram?

The record lists 386 male residents and 380 female residents for Melapandiyapuram.

What is the sex ratio of Melapandiyapuram village?

The sex ratio of Melapandiyapuram is 984.46 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Melapandiyapuram village?

The reported geographical area of Melapandiyapuram is 1,300.38 hectares.

What is the population density of Melapandiyapuram village?

The approximate population density of Melapandiyapuram is 58.91 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Melapandiyapuram?

The nearest town listed for Melapandiyapuram is Thoothukkudi, about c km away.

How far is Melapandiyapuram from the district headquarters?

Melapandiyapuram is about 28 km from Thoothukkudi, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Melapandiyapuram from the sub-district headquarters?

Melapandiyapuram is about 10 km from Ottapidaram, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Melapandiyapuram?

The village facility record lists 1 private primary school for Melapandiyapuram.

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

For Melapandiyapuram, reported agricultural commodities include Whole Green Gram, Black Gram and Cotton and net sown area is 192.03 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Melapandiyapuram.

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.