Melavalavu village, Melur taluk | Pincode 625105

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LGD code: 640505
Pincode: 625105
Post office: Melavlavu
Population: 5,745
Households: 1,485
Literacy rate: 63.9%
Sex ratio: 979 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 3,210
Distance to district centre: 122 km
Distance to mandal centre: 88 km
Distance to Chennai: 284 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 200 km
Nearest railway station: Kalangani · 21 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Shri Vigneshwaran Hospital · 15 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Melavalavu compares

By population, Melavalavu ranks #14 of 85 villages in Melur mandal.

Literacy rate

63.9%

−2.2% vs mandal average

Melavalavu: 63.9%
Melur mandal: 66.1%
Madurai district: 74.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

979

−11 vs mandal average

Melavalavu: 979
Melur mandal: 990

Household size

people per home

3.9

Same as the mandal average

Melavalavu: 3.9
Melur mandal: 3.9

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

Melavalavu at a glance

Melavalavu is a village of 5,745 people in 1,485 households (Census 2011) in Melur taluk, Madurai district, Tamil Nadu, the 14th-largest of 85 villages in Melur taluk. Literacy is 64%, 2 points below the taluk average of 66% and the sex ratio is 979 women per 1,000 men. It lies 122 km from the Madurai district centre, 21 km from Pottireddipatty, the nearest town, 21 km from Kalangani railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 625105, served by Melavlavu post office; the LGD village code is 640505. The nearest hospital or health centre is Shri Vigneshwaran Hospital, 15 km away. The village votes in Manapparai assembly constituency, represented by MLA R. Kathiravan. The population is estimated at 6,773 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Melavalavu · this village	5,745	64%	—
Keeraikkadu · Yercaud	279	49%	4.5 km NE
Sengarai · Uthukkottai	1,368	59%	4.7 km N
Pudupatti · Pennagaram	4,043	53%	5.3 km SW
Alepuram · Pennagaram	—	—	5.9 km S
Valavanthinadu · Kolli Hills	4,347	70%	6.5 km S
Perumbalai · Pennagaram	8,045	56%	6.5 km SW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Melavalavu

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 22
Power hours (winter): 24
Primary school: 5
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 1
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: Yes
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: MELUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 12
Distance to district HQ (km): 40
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Melavalavu
Total area (ha): 1,418
Irrigated area (ha): 549.33
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Melavalavu

LGD code: 640505
Pincode: 625105
Post office: Melavlavu
Population (Census 2011): 5,745
Population (projected 2026): 6,773
Households: 1,485
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 979
Literacy rate: 63.9%
Coordinates: 11.33481°N, 78.36734°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Karur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Manapparai
Member of Parliament: Jothimani
Member of Legislative Assembly: R. Kathiravan
Block / Mandal: Melur

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 Madurai district level

Then & Now

Melavalavu — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

5,745

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

6,773

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,485

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,751

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: 5,745Census 2011
Households: 1,485Census 2011
Literacy rate: 63.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 979 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6,7732026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,7512026 projection
Active job cards: 2,76,778MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 2,42,079MGNREGA · 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: 815NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 87.3%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.9%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 80.1%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 48.0%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 · Madurai district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 6,35,748PMAY-G · 6,35,748 of 9,57,825 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Madurai district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Madurai 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 Melavalavu

Mandal centre

Melur · ≈ 88 km

≈ 3 h 1 min by car · 3 h 35 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Madurai · ≈ 122 km

≈ 4 h 11 min by car · 4 h 58 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,225 people

Pottireddipatty · ≈ 21 km

≈ 43 min by car · 52 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Chennai284 kmcapital
Bengaluru200 km
Hyderabad673 km
Mumbai1043 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKalangani21 km
Bus stopKalappanaickenpatti14 km
Hospital / PHCShri Vigneshwaran Hospital15 km
ATM / bankIndian Bank23 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil Petrol pump5 km
CollegeAnnai Mathammal Sheela Engineering College21 km
Police stationPuduchathiram Police station23 km

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September 2026

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TN govt says Rs 247 crore crop loan waived; farmers say no big deal

Reported by The New Indian Express.

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Sep

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No matter the name, it must begin with this letter! A unique tradition in Tamil Nadu village

Reported by CNBC TV18.

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Sep

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

Reported by The New Indian Express.

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TN govt says Rs 247 crore crop loan waived; farmers say no big deal
The New Indian Expressyesterday
No matter the name, it must begin with this letter! A unique tradition in Tamil Nadu village
CNBC TV18yesterday
Three ministers hold talks, but TN farmers continue stir for crop loan waiver
The New Indian Express3 days ago
Tamil Nadu: 40 farmers' associations continue protest as talks with ministers fail
dtnext.in3 days ago
Tamil Nadu: Ayan Reddiapatti village gets direct bus connectivity after 79 years of independence
mid-day.com4 days ago
Tamil Nadu Minister Vanni Arasu’s native village gets bus service for first time since Independence
The Indian Express4 days ago

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People often ask about Melavalavu

What is the pincode of Melavalavu?

The pincode of Melavalavu, Melur taluk, Madurai district, Tamil Nadu is 625105. The post office is Melavlavu.

Which post office delivers to Melavalavu?

Mail for Melavalavu is delivered through Melavlavu post office, pincode 625105, in Melur taluk, Madurai district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Melavalavu located?

Melavalavu is a village in Melur taluk of Madurai district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Melavalavu as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Melavalavu village has a population of 5,745 across 1,485 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Melavalavu in?

Melavalavu falls under the Karur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #23) of Tamil Nadu.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Melavalavu in?

Melavalavu falls under the Manapparai assembly constituency (AC #138) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Melavalavu?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Melavalavu village is 63.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Melavalavu?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Melavalavu village is 979 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Melavalavu?

12 schemes currently match residents of Melavalavu, 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 Melavalavu from Madurai district centre?

Melavalavu is approximately 122 km (straight-line) from the centre of Madurai district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Melavalavu?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Melavalavu village is 640505.

Which is the nearest town to Melavalavu?

Pottireddipatty (population 10,225, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 21 km from Melavalavu in a straight line.

How big is Melavalavu compared to other villages in Melur taluk?

Melavalavu ranks 14 of 85 villages in Melur taluk by Census 2011 population (5,745 residents).

How far is Melavalavu from Chennai?

Melavalavu is about 284 km from Chennai in a straight line (the state capital of Tamil Nadu); by road expect roughly 369 km.

How far is Melavalavu from Bengaluru?

Melavalavu is about 200 km from Bengaluru in a straight line; by road expect roughly 261 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Melavalavu?

Kalangani is the nearest railway station to Melavalavu, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Melavalavu?

Kalappanaickenpatti is the nearest bus stop to Melavalavu, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 18 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Melavalavu?

Shri Vigneshwaran Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Melavalavu, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 20 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Melavalavu?

Indian Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Melavalavu, about 23 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 30 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Melavalavu?

Indian Oil Petrol pump is the nearest petrol pump to Melavalavu, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Who is the MLA of Melavalavu?

Melavalavu falls under Manapparai assembly constituency (AC 138). The sitting MLA is R. Kathiravan (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam).

Who is the MP for Melavalavu?

Melavalavu is in Karur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Jothimani (INC).

What is the population of Melavalavu in 2026?

Melavalavu is estimated at 6,773 people in 2026, up about 18% from 5,745 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Melavalavu 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; Melavalavu in Madurai 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, 2026-09-18
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)