Indian Village Directory
Kalavay (Mel) Village
Kalavay (Mel) is an inhabited village in Gingee Taluk of Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu. Its Census village code is 632384, the Census 2011 record lists 2,157 people in 488 households and the reported area is 420.46 hectares. The local references include Mel Kalavai Gram Panchayat, Vallam CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gingee at about 5 km.
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Quick answer: Kalavay (Mel) is a village in Gingee Taluk, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, India. The available record shows Census village code 632384 and 2,157 people in 488 households.
Village Code632384
Population2,157
Households488
Area420.46 hectares
Nearest TownGingee
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Kalavay (Mel)
- Census Village Code
- 632384
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- State Census Code
- 33
- District
- Viluppuram
- District Census Code
- 607
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Gingee
- Sub-district Census Code
- 05728
- CD Block
- Vallam
- Gram Panchayat
- Mel Kalavai
- Households
- 488
- Population
- 2,157
- Male Population
- 1,054
- Female Population
- 1,103
- Sex Ratio
- 1,046.49
- Area
- 420.46 hectares
- Area
- 4.2 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Gingee
- Nearest Town Distance
- 5 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 604202
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Kalavay (Mel) at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,157 people, 420.46 hectares of reported area and Gingee as the nearest town reference for Kalavay (Mel), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
CD BlockVallam
Gram Panchayatmel kalavai
- Kalavay (Mel) falls under Gingee Taluk in Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu.
- The Census village code is 632384.
- The record lists 2,157 people living in 488 households.
- The reported village area is 420.46 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Gingee.
- 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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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- 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 Density513.01 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.42 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share28.51%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share8.95%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share38.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kalavay (Mel) in the official administrative record. Census village code 632384, Mel Kalavai Gram Panchayat and Vallam CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 33
- District Census Code
- 607
- Sub-district Census Code
- 05728
- Village Census Code
- 632384
- CD Block Code
- 0080
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0757
- CD Block Name
- Vallam
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Mel Kalavai
Location and Distance
Gingee is the nearest town listed for Kalavay (Mel), about 5 km away. Viluppuram 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
- Gingee
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 5 km
- District Headquarter
- Viluppuram
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 40 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Gingee
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 5 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Gingee
- Distance within State/UT
- 5 km
- Nearest Town
- Gingee
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 5 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 420.46 hectares
- Area
- 4.2 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,157 people in 488 households, with 1,054 male residents and 1,103 female residents. The average household size is 4.42, and SC share is 28.51% and ST share is 8.95% for Kalavay (Mel). Population density works out to about 513.01 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 488
- Total Population
- 2,157
- Male Population
- 1,054
- Female Population
- 1,103
- Sex Ratio
- 1,046.49
- Average Household Size
- 4.42
- SC Population
- 615
- SC Male Population
- 315
- SC Female Population
- 300
- SC Population Share
- 28.51
- ST Population
- 193
- ST Male Population
- 94
- ST Female Population
- 99
- ST Population Share
- 8.95
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kalavay (Mel) list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle 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 Kalavay (Mel). Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kalavay (Mel) include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
- 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
- 17.4 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 43.1 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kalavay (Mel) 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
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Kalavay (Mel) 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
- 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 Kalavay (Mel) is reported as 18 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
- 18 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
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 15 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 15 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 18 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 Kalavay (Mel) show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Ground Nut and Sugarcane, net sown area is 240.16 hectares and irrigated land is 92.74 hectares (38.6% 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
- 4.11
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 121.87 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 2.16 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 4.3 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 5.36 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 25.1 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 240.16
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 147.42 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 92.74
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 49.64 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
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kalavay (Mel)
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
- Not reported
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 30
- Banks in Matched Records
- 13
- 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 |
20 |
67% |
| CRM |
9 |
30% |
| CDM |
1 |
3.3% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| State Bank of India |
6 |
20% |
| Karur Vysya Bank Ltd |
5 |
17% |
| Bank of India |
4 |
13% |
| Axis Bank Limited |
2 |
6.7% |
| City Union Bank Limited |
2 |
6.7% |
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 |
| Axis Bank Limited |
ATM |
604202 |
Villupuram |
Gingee |
Gingee (Tp) |
Gingee, Villupuram, 604202 No, 46, Gandhi Bazaar, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, 604202 |
| Bank of India |
ATM |
604202 |
Villupuram |
Melmalaiyanur |
Sevalapurai |
Ward No.1, Sivalapuri, Teh.gingee, 604202, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, 604202 |
| Canara Bank |
ATM |
604202 |
Villupuram |
Gingee |
Gingee (Tp) |
Gandhi Bazaar #217, Nirusuvee Shopping Mall Gingee, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, 604202 |
| City Union Bank Limited |
ATM |
604202 |
Villupuram |
Gingee |
Gingee (Tp) |
Tiruvannamalai Road, Gingee No.212, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, 604202 |
| Dbs Bank India Limited |
ATM |
604202 |
Villupuram |
Gingee |
Gingee (Tp) |
Gingee No. 216 and 217, Thiruvannamalai Road, Gingee, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, 604202 |
| Federal Bank Ltd |
ATM |
604202 |
Villupuram |
Gingee |
Ponpatti |
Ponpathi Village, Gingee, Villupuram Dt New Sy No. - 81/3a, Villupuram Road, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, 604202 |
| Bank of India |
ATM |
604202 |
Villupuram |
Gingee |
Gingee (Tp) |
Opposite to Sbi Bank Fathima Mahal, Gingee Bazaar, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, 604202 |
| Bank of India |
ATM |
604202 |
Villupuram |
Gingee |
Gingee (Tp) |
Dindivanam Salai Bank of India 75/B Dindivanam Salai Gingee, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, 604202 |
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 Kalavay (Mel) village located?
Kalavay (Mel) is in Gingee Taluk of Viluppuram district in Tamil Nadu, India.
Which district is Kalavay (Mel) village in?
Kalavay (Mel) village is in Viluppuram district.
Which state is Kalavay (Mel) village in?
Kalavay (Mel) village is in Tamil Nadu.
Which taluk is Kalavay (Mel) under?
Kalavay (Mel) comes under Gingee Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kalavay (Mel)?
The Census village code of Kalavay (Mel) is 632384.
Which Gram Panchayat is Kalavay (Mel) under?
Kalavay (Mel) is listed under mel kalavai Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Vallam.
What is the population of Kalavay (Mel) village?
The village record lists 2,157 people and 488 households for Kalavay (Mel).
How many households are in Kalavay (Mel) village?
The village record lists 488 households for Kalavay (Mel).
What is the male and female population of Kalavay (Mel)?
The record lists 1,054 male residents and 1,103 female residents for Kalavay (Mel).
What is the sex ratio of Kalavay (Mel) village?
The sex ratio of Kalavay (Mel) is 1,046.49 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kalavay (Mel) village?
The reported geographical area of Kalavay (Mel) is 420.46 hectares.
What is the population density of Kalavay (Mel) village?
The approximate population density of Kalavay (Mel) is 513.01 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kalavay (Mel)?
The nearest town listed for Kalavay (Mel) is Gingee, about 5 km away.
How far is Kalavay (Mel) from the district headquarters?
Kalavay (Mel) is about 40 km from Viluppuram, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kalavay (Mel) from the sub-district headquarters?
Kalavay (Mel) is about 5 km from Gingee, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kalavay (Mel)?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Kalavay (Mel).
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kalavay (Mel)?
For Kalavay (Mel), reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Ground Nut and Sugarcane, net sown area is 240.16 hectares and irrigated land is 92.74 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kalavay (Mel)?
The page shows 30 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kalavay (Mel). 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.