Where is Melkhet village located?
Melkhet is in Tharali Sub-district of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, India.
Indian Village Directory
Melkhet Village
Melkhet is an inhabited village in Tharali Sub-district of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 041804, the Census 2011 record lists 314 people in 78 households and the reported area is 55.05 hectares. The local references include Melkhet Gram Panchayat, Dewal CD Block and the nearest town reference is Karnaprayag at about 75 km.
Village Code041804
Population314
Households78
Area55.05 hectares
Nearest TownKarnaprayag
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Melkhet
- Census Village Code
- 041804
- State
- Uttarakhand
- State Census Code
- 05
- District
- Chamoli
- District Census Code
- 057
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Tharali
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00288
- CD Block
- Dewal
- Gram Panchayat
- Melkhet
- Households
- 78
- Population
- 314
- Male Population
- 150
- Female Population
- 164
- Sex Ratio
- 1,093.33
- Area
- 55.05 hectares
- Area
- 0.55 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Karnaprayag
- Nearest Town Distance
- 75 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 246427
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Melkhet at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 314 people, 55.05 hectares of reported area and Karnaprayag as the nearest town reference for Melkhet, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Melkhet falls under Tharali Sub-district in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
- The Census village code is 041804.
- The record lists 314 people living in 78 households.
- The reported village area is 55.05 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Karnaprayag.
- 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 Density570.39 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.03 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Melkhet in the official administrative record. Census village code 041804, Melkhet Gram Panchayat and Dewal CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 05
- District Census Code
- 057
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00288
- Village Census Code
- 041804
- CD Block Code
- 0014
- CD Block Name
- Dewal
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Melkhet
Location and Distance
Karnaprayag is the nearest town listed for Melkhet, about 75 km away. Gopeshwar is listed as the district headquarters at about 115 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Tharali
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 30 km
- District Headquarter
- Gopeshwar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 115 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Karnaprayag
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 75 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Dehradun
- Distance within State/UT
- 275 km
- Nearest Town
- Karnaprayag
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 75 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 55.05 hectares
- Area
- 0.55 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 314 people in 78 households, with 150 male residents and 164 female residents. The average household size is 4.03, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Melkhet. Population density works out to about 570.39 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 78
- Total Population
- 314
- Male Population
- 150
- Female Population
- 164
- Sex Ratio
- 1,093.33
- Average Household Size
- 4.03
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Melkhet list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
- Government Senior Secondary School
- Available
- Government Senior Secondary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Melkhet include river or canal 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
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- 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
- 1.65 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Melkhet include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Melkhet include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Melkhet is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 6 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
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Melkhet show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Ragi and Barley and net sown area is 11.95 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Ragi
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Barley
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 1.45 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 2.43
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 28.15 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 9.42 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 11.95
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 11.95 hectares
Map and Location
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Melkhet
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
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not 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 district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CRM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | CRM | 246427 | Chamoli | Karnaprayag | Dewal | Uttrakhand Dewal, Teh.karanprayag, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246427 |
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
Which district is Melkhet village in?
Melkhet village is in Chamoli district.
Which state is Melkhet village in?
Melkhet village is in Uttarakhand.
Which sub-district is Melkhet under?
Melkhet comes under Tharali Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Melkhet?
The Census village code of Melkhet is 041804.
Which Gram Panchayat is Melkhet under?
Melkhet is listed under MELKHET Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dewal.
What is the population of Melkhet village?
The village record lists 314 people and 78 households for Melkhet.
How many households are in Melkhet village?
The village record lists 78 households for Melkhet.
What is the male and female population of Melkhet?
The record lists 150 male residents and 164 female residents for Melkhet.
What is the sex ratio of Melkhet village?
The sex ratio of Melkhet is 1,093.33 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Melkhet village?
The reported geographical area of Melkhet is 55.05 hectares.
What is the population density of Melkhet village?
The approximate population density of Melkhet is 570.39 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Melkhet?
The nearest town listed for Melkhet is Karnaprayag, about 75 km away.
How far is Melkhet from the district headquarters?
Melkhet is about 115 km from Gopeshwar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Melkhet from the sub-district headquarters?
Melkhet is about 30 km from Tharali, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Melkhet?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Melkhet.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Melkhet?
For Melkhet, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Ragi and Barley and net sown area is 11.95 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Melkhet?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Melkhet. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.