Village code 642994

Melkarai Village, Nanguneri Taluk: Map, PIN Code and Population

Melkarai is a village in Nanguneri Taluk, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.

Melkarai village map in Tamil Nadu
Melkarai village map image for Nanguneri Taluk, Tamil Nadu.

Village Overview

Melkarai is a village in Nanguneri Taluk, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu. For Melkarai, the population is 1,627, PIN code is 627152 and Census village code is 642994. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.

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Source year

Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities

Important note

Map and data are for general information. Verify legal and land records from official sources.

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Melkarai village
Village code642994
PIN code627152
Population1,627
Households382
Area695.41 ha / 6.95 sq. km / 1,718 acres
Population density234 people per sq. km
Sex ratio979 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townKalakad (15 km)
Current stateTamil Nadu
Census 2011 stateTamil Nadu
Current districtTirunelveli
Census 2011 districtTirunelveli

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 627152. This helps users verify the postal area for Melkarai, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Melkarai village
PIN code627152
Post offices linked with this PINMundradaippu SO, Karandaneri BO, Keela Kaduvetti BO, Melasadayamankulam BO, Panankulam BO, and Sengulam BO
Best matching post officeMundradaippu SO (Post office)
Delivery office records8
Postal districtTirunelveli
Postal stateTamil Nadu
Postal divisionTirunelveli Division
Postal circleTamilnadu Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Melkarai comes under Singikulam gram panchayat and Kalakadu C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Nanguneri Taluk, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The taluk headquarters is Nanguneri at 15 km. The Census district headquarters, Tirunelveli, is 25 km away.

Administrative details for Melkarai
Current stateTamil Nadu
Census 2011 stateTamil Nadu
Current districtTirunelveli
Census 2011 districtTirunelveli
State code33
District code628
Taluk / Census sub-district code5879
Gram panchayat code0259
C.D. Block code0325
Block panchayat code0325

Population Profile

The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Melkarai village and its household count.

Total population

1,627 residents in 382 households

Male population

822

Female population

805

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 136; Scheduled Tribes: Not reported

SC male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

ST male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

Schools and Education

This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.

Government pre-primary school

Available; count: 2

Private pre-primary school

Not available in village

Government primary school

Available; count: 1

Private primary school

Not available in village

Middle school

Not available in village

Secondary school

Not available in village

Senior secondary school

Not available in village

Vocational / ITI training

Not available in village

Arts and science degree college

Not available in village

Health Facilities

Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.

Health facilities reported for Melkarai
ASHA workerAvailable

Connectivity and Public Services

An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.

Connectivity and public services for Melkarai
Public bus serviceAvailable
Private bus serviceAvailable
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayAvailable
Major district roadAvailable
Black topped roadAvailable
All-weather roadAvailable
Post officeNot available in village
Village PIN code facilityAvailable
Mobile phone coverageAvailable
CSC / internet cafeNot available in village
ATMNot available in village
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankNot available in village
Agricultural credit societyNot available in village
PDS shopAvailable
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village
Weekly haatNot available in village
Self-help groupAvailable
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationAvailable
Birth and death registration officeNot available in village
Daily newspaper supplyAvailable
Sports fieldNot available in village
Public libraryNot available in village
Public reading roomNot available in village

Water, Sanitation and Power

Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.

Water, sanitation and power details for Melkarai
Treated tap waterAvailable
Untreated tap waterNot available in village
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesAvailable
Closed drainageAvailable
Open drainageAvailable
Total sanitation campaign coverageAvailable
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyAvailable
Commercial power supplyAvailable
Summer domestic power10 hours per day
Winter domestic power15 hours per day

Agriculture and Land Use

Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.

Agriculture and land-use records for Melkarai
Net area sown124.61 hectares
Irrigated area114.53 hectares
Unirrigated area10.08 hectares
Wells / tube wells irrigated area40.72 hectares
Tanks / lakes irrigated area73.81 hectares
Non-agricultural area229.37 hectares
Current fallow land39.61 hectares
Other fallow land231.13 hectares
Main cropPaddy
Second cropBanana

Nearby Facility Clues

When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.

Nearest facility clues for Melkarai
Middle schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Singikulam(new), within 5 km.
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Edayankulam, 5-10 km away.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Edayankulam, 5-10 km away.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Post officeNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.

How to Reach Melkarai

Kalakad (15 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Nanguneri is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.

Travel and connectivity details for Melkarai
Nearest major townKalakad (15 km)
Taluk headquartersNanguneri (15 km)
Public bus serviceAvailable
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadAvailable

Source-Year Notes

Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Taluk, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.

For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.

Additional Facilities Reported

This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Melkarai. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Melkarai
Govt Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 2
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 1
Government Non Formal Training CentreAvailable; 1
Tap Water-TreatedAvailable
Tap Water Treated Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tap Water Treated Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Covered WellAvailable
Covered Well Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Covered Well Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Uncovered WellAvailable
Uncovered Well Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Uncovered Well Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Hand PumpAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tube Wells/BoreholeAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
OthersAvailable
Others Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Others Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Closed DrainageAvailable
Open DrainageAvailable
Open Pucca Drainage UncoveredAvailable
Is the Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign TSCAvailable
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath for General PublicAvailable
Community Bio Gas or Recycle of Waste for Production UseAvailable
Telephone LandlinesAvailable
Public Call Office Mobile PCOAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
Public Bus ServiceAvailable
Private Bus ServiceAvailable
Other District RoadAvailable
Black Topped (Pucca) RoadAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
Water Bounded MacadamAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

Use the village code, district, taluk, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melkarai village located?

Melkarai is located in Nanguneri Taluk, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Tirunelveli.

Which Taluk is Melkarai in?

Melkarai is in Nanguneri Taluk. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Melkarai in?

District: Tirunelveli.

What is the village code of Melkarai?

The Census village code of Melkarai is 642994.

What is the PIN code of Melkarai?

The PIN code reported for Melkarai is 627152.

What is the population of Melkarai?

Melkarai has 1,627 residents in 382 households as per Census 2011.

Which gram panchayat is Melkarai part of?

Melkarai comes under Singikulam gram panchayat.

Which is the nearest town to Melkarai?

The nearest statutory town to Melkarai is Kalakad (15 km).

Which crops are grown in Melkarai?

The main crops reported for Melkarai are Paddy and Banana.

What land-use details are available for Melkarai?

Land-use details for Melkarai include net area sown: 124.61 hectares, irrigated area: 114.53 hectares, and unirrigated area: 10.08 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Melkarai?

Government primary school status for Melkarai is available in the village.

Is public bus service available in Melkarai?

Public bus service is available in the village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Melkarai?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Melkarai?

The total geographical area of Melkarai is 695.41 hectares.

How many households are in Melkarai?

Melkarai has 382 households as per Census 2011.

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