Indian Village Directory

Melpulam Village

Melpulam is an inhabited village in Arcot Taluk of Vellore district, Tamil Nadu. Its Census village code is 630763, the Census 2011 record lists 272 people in 76 households and the reported area is 149.5 hectares. The local references include Vembi Gram Panchayat, Timiri CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kalavai at about 6 km.

In short:

Melpulam is a village in Arcot Taluk, Vellore district, Tamil Nadu, India. The available record shows Census village code 630763 and 272 people in 76 households.

Village Code630763
Population272
Households76
Area149.5 hectares
Nearest TownKalavai

Detailed village profile

Melpulam at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 272 people, 149.5 hectares of reported area and Kalavai as the nearest town reference for Melpulam, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Tamil Nadu
District Vellore
Taluk Arcot
CD Block Timiri
Gram Panchayat Vembi
  • Melpulam falls under Arcot Taluk in Vellore district, Tamil Nadu.
  • The Census village code is 630763.
  • The record lists 272 people living in 76 households.
  • The reported village area is 149.5 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Kalavai.
  • 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
Melpulam
Census Village Code
630763
State
Tamil Nadu
State Census Code
33
District
Vellore
District Census Code
605
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Arcot
Sub-district Census Code
05716
CD Block
Timiri
Gram Panchayat
Vembi
Households
76
Population
272
Male Population
137
Female Population
135
Sex Ratio
985.4
Area
149.5 hectares
Area
1.5 sq km
Nearest Town
Kalavai
Nearest Town Distance
6 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
632518
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 181.94 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.58 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 77.4% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Melpulam in the official administrative record. Census village code 630763, Vembi Gram Panchayat and Timiri CD Block.

State Census Code
33
District Census Code
605
Sub-district Census Code
05716
Village Census Code
630763
CD Block Code
0042
Gram Panchayat Code
0586
CD Block Name
Timiri
Gram Panchayat Name
Vembi

Location and Distance

Kalavai is the nearest town listed for Melpulam, about 6 km away. Vellore is listed as the district headquarters at about 56 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Arcot
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
27 km
District Headquarter
Vellore
Distance from District Headquarter
56 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Kalavai
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
6 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Kalavai
Distance within State/UT
6 km
Nearest Town
Kalavai
Distance from Nearest Town
6 km
Total Geographical Area
149.5 hectares
Area
1.5 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 272 people in 76 households, with 137 male residents and 135 female residents. The average household size is 3.58, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Melpulam. Population density works out to about 181.94 people per sq km.

Total Households
76
Total Population
272
Male Population
137
Female Population
135
Sex Ratio
985.4
Average Household Size
3.58
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education rows show schools and learning facilities reported for Melpulam, including counts where the source provides them.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG 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 Melpulam. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Melpulam 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
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.02 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
30.09 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
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 Melpulam include 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.

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
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Melpulam is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 10 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
7 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Melpulam show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Ground Nut and Sugarcane, net sown area is 38.89 hectares and irrigated land is 30.09 hectares (77.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Ground Nut
Agricultural Commodities Third
Sugarcane
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
50.41
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
31.11 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
29.07 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
38.89
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
8.8 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
30.09

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melpulam village located?

Melpulam is in Arcot Taluk of Vellore district in Tamil Nadu, India.

Which district is Melpulam village in?

Melpulam village is in Vellore district.

Which state is Melpulam village in?

Melpulam village is in Tamil Nadu.

Which taluk is Melpulam under?

Melpulam comes under Arcot Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Melpulam?

The Census village code of Melpulam is 630763.

Which Gram Panchayat is Melpulam under?

Melpulam is listed under Vembi Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Timiri.

What is the population of Melpulam village?

The village record lists 272 people and 76 households for Melpulam.

How many households are in Melpulam village?

The village record lists 76 households for Melpulam.

What is the male and female population of Melpulam?

The record lists 137 male residents and 135 female residents for Melpulam.

What is the sex ratio of Melpulam village?

The sex ratio of Melpulam is 985.4 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Melpulam village?

The reported geographical area of Melpulam is 149.5 hectares.

What is the population density of Melpulam village?

The approximate population density of Melpulam is 181.94 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Melpulam?

The nearest town listed for Melpulam is Kalavai, about 6 km away.

How far is Melpulam from the district headquarters?

Melpulam is about 56 km from Vellore, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Melpulam from the sub-district headquarters?

Melpulam is about 27 km from Arcot, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Melpulam, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Ground Nut and Sugarcane, net sown area is 38.89 hectares and irrigated land is 30.09 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Melpulam.

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.