Melakurichi village, Veppur taluk | Pincode 606204

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LGD code: 637106
Pincode: 606204
Post office: Pukkiravari
Population: 710
Households: 157
Literacy rate: 66.5%
Sex ratio: 994 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 357
Distance to district centre: 98 km
Distance to mandal centre: 95 km
Distance to Chennai: 270 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 348 km
Nearest railway station: Velankanni · 5 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Nagai Hospital · 7 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Melakurichi compares

By population, Melakurichi ranks #51 of 56 villages in Veppur mandal.

Literacy rate

66.5%

+6.0% vs mandal average

Melakurichi: 66.5%
Veppur mandal: 60.5%
Cuddalore district: 69.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

994

+36 vs mandal average

Melakurichi: 994
Veppur mandal: 958

Household size

people per home

4.5

+0.4 vs mandal average

Melakurichi: 4.5
Veppur mandal: 4.1

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Melakurichi at a glance

Melakurichi is a village of 710 people in 157 households (Census 2011) in Veppur taluk, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, the 51st-largest of 56 villages in Veppur taluk. Literacy is 67%, 6 points above the taluk average of 61% and the sex ratio is 994 women per 1,000 men. It lies 98 km from the Cuddalore district centre, 5 km from Vadakkupoigainallur, the nearest town, 5 km from Velankanni railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 606204, served by Pukkiravari post office; the LGD village code is 637106. The nearest hospital or health centre is Nagai Hospital, 7 km away. The village votes in Thiruvaiyaru assembly constituency, represented by MLA Durai. Chandrasekaran. The population is estimated at 837 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Melakurichi · this village	710	67%	—
Vadavoor · Nagapattinam	2,735	74%	2.2 km NE
Mahadanam · Nagapattinam	1,486	71%	2.5 km NW
Ottathattai · Kilvelur	419	70%	4.4 km SW
Irukkai · Kilvelur	1,620	74%	5.4 km W
Vadakkupoigainallur · Nagapattinam	10,826	74%	5.5 km NE
Velankanni · Kilvelur	—	—	5.6 km SE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Melakurichi

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 22
Power hours (winter): 22
Primary school: 0
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: VIRUDHACHALAM
Distance to nearest town (km): 35
Distance to district HQ (km): 95
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 35
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Keelakurichi
Total area (ha): 318.46
Irrigated area (ha): 65.66
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Melakurichi

LGD code: 637106
Pincode: 606204
Post office: Pukkiravari
Population (Census 2011): 710
Population (projected 2026): 837
Households: 157
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 994
Literacy rate: 66.5%
Coordinates: 10.70204°N, 79.80065°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Thanjavur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Thiruvaiyaru
Member of Parliament: S. Murasoli
Member of Legislative Assembly: Durai. Chandrasekaran
Block / Mandal: Veppur

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Cuddalore district level

Then & Now

Melakurichi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

710

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

837

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

157

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

185

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 710Census 2011
Households: 157Census 2011
Literacy rate: 66.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 994 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 8372026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1852026 projection
Active job cards: 4,25,737MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 3,83,337MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 6,21,17,562ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 819NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 80.5%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 61.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 58.6%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 77.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Cuddalore district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 6,35,748PMAY-G · 6,35,748 of 9,57,825 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Cuddalore district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Cuddalore district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Melakurichi

Mandal centre

Veppur · ≈ 95 km

≈ 3 h 14 min by car · 3 h 51 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Cuddalore · ≈ 98 km

≈ 3 h 21 min by car · 3 h 59 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,826 people

Vadakkupoigainallur · ≈ 5.5 km

≈ 11 min by car · 13 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Chennai270 kmcapital
Bengaluru348 km
Hyderabad756 km
Mumbai1191 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationVelankanni5 km
Bus stopVellankani Bus station6 km
Hospital / PHCNagai Hospital7 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India6 km
Petrol pumpATB AGENCIES19 km
CollegeCentral University of TamilNadu24 km
Police stationThiruvarur Armed Reserve23 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Melakurichi

2 Temples mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Velankanni Rajatagreeswarar TempleTemple3.6 km ↗
🛕Therkupoigainallur Sornapureeswarar TempleTemple4.4 km ↗

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September 2026

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Three ministers hold talks, but TN farmers continue stir for crop loan waiver

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Tamil Nadu: Ayan Reddiapatti village gets direct bus connectivity after 79 years of independence

Reported by Mid-Day.

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Tamil Nadu Minister Vanni Arasu’s native village gets bus service for first time since Independence

Reported by The Indian Express.

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Vinayagar Chaturthi

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Hartalika Teej

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Three ministers hold talks, but TN farmers continue stir for crop loan waiver
The New Indian Express22h ago
Tamil Nadu: Ayan Reddiapatti village gets direct bus connectivity after 79 years of independence
Mid-Day2 days ago
Tamil Nadu Minister Vanni Arasu’s native village gets bus service for first time since Independence
The Indian Express2 days ago
SWELECT Energy Systems Commissions 5 MW Solar Power Plant in Tamil Nadu for AAI Project
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Tamil Nadu: Panchayat secretary suspensed for caste slur
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Central Government Intervention via CPGRAMS Resolves Long-Pending Village Infrastructure Issues in Tamil Nadu
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People often ask about Melakurichi

What is the pincode of Melakurichi?

The pincode of Melakurichi, Veppur taluk, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu is 606204. The post office is Pukkiravari.

Which post office delivers to Melakurichi?

Mail for Melakurichi is delivered through Pukkiravari post office, pincode 606204, in Veppur taluk, Cuddalore district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Melakurichi located?

Melakurichi is a village in Veppur taluk of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Melakurichi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Melakurichi village has a population of 710 across 157 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Melakurichi in?

Melakurichi falls under the Thanjavur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #30) of Tamil Nadu.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Melakurichi in?

Melakurichi falls under the Thiruvaiyaru assembly constituency (AC #173) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Melakurichi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Melakurichi village is 66.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Melakurichi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Melakurichi village is 994 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Melakurichi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Melakurichi, including Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai, Pongal Gift Hamper Scheme, Tamil Nadu Free Bus Travel for Women. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Melakurichi from Cuddalore district centre?

Melakurichi is approximately 98 km (straight-line) from the centre of Cuddalore district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Melakurichi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Melakurichi village is 637106.

Which is the nearest town to Melakurichi?

Vadakkupoigainallur (population 10,826, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 5 km from Melakurichi in a straight line.

How big is Melakurichi compared to other villages in Veppur taluk?

Melakurichi ranks 51 of 56 villages in Veppur taluk by Census 2011 population (710 residents).

How far is Melakurichi from Chennai?

Melakurichi is about 270 km from Chennai in a straight line (the state capital of Tamil Nadu); by road expect roughly 350 km.

How far is Melakurichi from Bengaluru?

Melakurichi is about 348 km from Bengaluru in a straight line; by road expect roughly 453 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Melakurichi?

Velankanni is the nearest railway station to Melakurichi, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Melakurichi?

Vellankani Bus station is the nearest bus stop to Melakurichi, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Melakurichi?

Nagai Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Melakurichi, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Melakurichi?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Melakurichi, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Melakurichi?

ATB AGENCIES is the nearest petrol pump to Melakurichi, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 25 km.

Who is the MLA of Melakurichi?

Melakurichi falls under Thiruvaiyaru assembly constituency (AC 173). The sitting MLA is Durai. Chandrasekaran (DMK).

Who is the MP for Melakurichi?

Melakurichi is in Thanjavur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is S. Murasoli (DMK).

What is the population of Melakurichi in 2026?

Melakurichi is estimated at 837 people in 2026, up about 18% from 710 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Melakurichi in?

Tamil Nadu falls in the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) and the Southern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, cotton, groundnut, millets, chillies) of the ICAR classification; Melakurichi in Cuddalore district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-16
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)