Indian Village Directory

Meltha Village

Meltha is an inhabited village in Tharali Sub-district of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 041705, the Census 2011 record lists 330 people in 68 households and the reported area is 84.6 hectares. The local references include Dewal Kot Gram Panchayat, Tharali CD Block and the nearest town reference is Karnaprayag at about 52 km.

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Quick answer: Meltha is a village in Tharali Sub-district, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 041705 and 330 people in 68 households.
Village Code041705
Population330
Households68
Area84.6 hectares
Nearest TownKarnaprayag

Key Village Facts

Village
Meltha
Census Village Code
041705
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
Tharali
Gram Panchayat
Dewal Kot
Households
68
Population
330
Male Population
174
Female Population
156
Sex Ratio
896.55
Area
84.6 hectares
Area
0.85 sq km
Nearest Town
Karnaprayag
Nearest Town Distance
52 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
246481
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Meltha at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 330 people, 84.6 hectares of reported area and Karnaprayag as the nearest town reference for Meltha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictChamoli
Sub-districtTharali
CD BlockTharali
Gram PanchayatDEWAL KOT
  • Meltha falls under Tharali Sub-district in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 041705.
  • The record lists 330 people living in 68 households.
  • The reported village area is 84.6 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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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 Density390.07 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.85 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share24.85%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Meltha in the official administrative record. Census village code 041705, Dewal Kot Gram Panchayat and Tharali CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
057
Sub-district Census Code
00288
Village Census Code
041705
CD Block Code
0013
CD Block Name
Tharali
Gram Panchayat Name
Dewal Kot

Location and Distance

Karnaprayag is the nearest town listed for Meltha, about 52 km away. Gopeshwar is listed as the district headquarters at about 95 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Tharali
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Gopeshwar
Distance from District Headquarter
95 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Karnaprayag
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
52 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
258 km
Nearest Town
Karnaprayag
Distance from Nearest Town
52 km
Total Geographical Area
84.6 hectares
Area
0.85 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 330 people in 68 households, with 174 male residents and 156 female residents. The average household size is 4.85, and SC share is 24.85% and ST share is 0% for Meltha. Population density works out to about 390.07 people per sq km.

Total Households
68
Total Population
330
Male Population
174
Female Population
156
Sex Ratio
896.55
Average Household Size
4.85
SC Population
82
SC Male Population
42
SC Female Population
40
SC Population Share
24.85
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Meltha 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 Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Meltha 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
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Meltha include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Meltha include 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.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Meltha is reported as 8 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
8 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
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Meltha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Ragi and Barley and net sown area is 34.6 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
19.7 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
7.3
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
22.5 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
0.5 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
34.6
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
34.6 hectares

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Meltha

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 67%
CRM 1 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 67%
Punjab National Bank 1 33%

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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Punjab National Bank ATM 246481 Chamoli Tharali Tharali Tharali Tharali Tharali, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246481
State Bank of India CRM 246481 Chamoli Tharali Tharali Uttrakhand Tharali, Tehsil Karanprayag, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246481
State Bank of India ATM 246481 Chamoli Tharali Tharali Shop No. 3 Near Surya Mandir, Kulsari Main Market Kulsari, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246481

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 Meltha village located?

Meltha is in Tharali Sub-district of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Meltha village in?

Meltha village is in Chamoli district.

Which state is Meltha village in?

Meltha village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Meltha under?

Meltha comes under Tharali Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Meltha?

The Census village code of Meltha is 041705.

Which Gram Panchayat is Meltha under?

Meltha is listed under DEWAL KOT Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Tharali.

What is the population of Meltha village?

The village record lists 330 people and 68 households for Meltha.

How many households are in Meltha village?

The village record lists 68 households for Meltha.

What is the male and female population of Meltha?

The record lists 174 male residents and 156 female residents for Meltha.

What is the sex ratio of Meltha village?

The sex ratio of Meltha is 896.55 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Meltha village?

The reported geographical area of Meltha is 84.6 hectares.

What is the population density of Meltha village?

The approximate population density of Meltha is 390.07 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Meltha?

The nearest town listed for Meltha is Karnaprayag, about 52 km away.

How far is Meltha from the district headquarters?

Meltha is about 95 km from Gopeshwar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Meltha from the sub-district headquarters?

Meltha is about 7 km from Tharali, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Meltha?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Meltha.

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

For Meltha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Ragi and Barley and net sown area is 34.6 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Meltha?

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Meltha. These records include 2 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.