Melapattu village, Aranthangi taluk | Pincode 614616

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LGD code: 639747
Pincode: 614616
Post office: Arantangi
Population: 2,616
Households: 647
Literacy rate: 71.7%
Sex ratio: 1020 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,191
Distance to district centre: 30 km
Distance to mandal centre: 7 km
Distance to Chennai: 352 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 350 km
Nearest railway station: Arantangi · 3 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Sri Sudha Hospital · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Melapattu compares

By population, Melapattu ranks #22 of 101 villages in Aranthangi mandal.

Literacy rate

71.7%

+1.8% vs mandal average

Melapattu: 71.7%
Aranthangi mandal: 69.9%
Pudukkottai district: 68.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,020

−42 vs mandal average

Melapattu: 1,020
Aranthangi mandal: 1,062

Household size

people per home

4.0

+0.1 vs mandal average

Melapattu: 4.0
Aranthangi mandal: 3.9

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

Melapattu at a glance

Melapattu is a village of 2,616 people in 647 households (Census 2011) in Aranthangi taluk, Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu, the 22nd-largest of 101 villages in Aranthangi taluk. Literacy is 72%, 2 points above the taluk average of 70% and the sex ratio is 1,020 women per 1,000 men. It lies 30 km from the Pudukkottai district centre, 19 km from Kodikulam, the nearest town, 3 km from Arantangi railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 614616, served by Arantangi post office; the LGD village code is 639747. The nearest hospital or health centre is Sri Sudha Hospital, 4 km away. The village votes in Alangudi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Siva.V.Meyyanathan. The population is estimated at 3,084 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Melapattu · this village	2,616	72%	—
Melapattu · Tirukalukundram	224	68%	0 km N
Melapattu · Sankarapuram	2,041	61%	0 km N
Allaraimelvayal · Aranthangi	2,485	78%	1.3 km S
Kovilvayal · Aranthangi	2,677	70%	1.7 km E
Kummakkadu · Aranthangi	59	63%	2.2 km N
Kundagavayal · Aranthangi	258	65%	2.9 km S

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Melapattu

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 12
Power hours (winter): 12
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
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: No
Nearest statutory town: ARANTHANGI
Distance to nearest town (km): 5
Distance to district HQ (km): 40
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 5
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Melapattu
Total area (ha): 663.27
Irrigated area (ha): 212.46
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Melapattu

LGD code: 639747
Pincode: 614616
Post office: Arantangi
Population (Census 2011): 2,616
Population (projected 2026): 3,084
Households: 647
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1020
Literacy rate: 71.7%
Coordinates: 10.16027°N, 79.03290°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Sivaganga
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Alangudi
Member of Parliament: Karti Chidambaram
Member of Legislative Assembly: Siva.V.Meyyanathan
Block / Mandal: Aranthangi

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 Pudukkottai district level

Then & Now

Melapattu — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,616

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,084

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

647

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

763

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: 2,616Census 2011
Households: 647Census 2011
Literacy rate: 71.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1020 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,0842026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 7632026 projection
Active job cards: 2,99,452MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 2,60,550MGNREGA · 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: 804NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 83.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.9%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 55.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 75.9%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 62.5%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 · Pudukkottai district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 6,35,748PMAY-G · 6,35,748 of 9,57,825 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Pudukkottai district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Pudukkottai 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 Melapattu

Mandal centre

Aranthangi · ≈ 6.8 km

≈ 14 min by car · 17 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Pudukkottai · ≈ 30 km

≈ 1 h 2 min by car · 1 h 13 min by bike

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Nearest town · 13,955 people

Kodikulam · ≈ 19 km

≈ 40 min by car · 47 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Chennai352 kmcapital
Bengaluru350 km
Hyderabad806 km
Mumbai1192 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationArantangi3 km
Bus stopAlappiranthan Bus Stop8 km
Hospital / PHCSri Sudha Hospital4 km
ATM / bankAxis Bank4 km
Petrol pumpBharat petrolium27 km
CollegeVidyagiri Group of Institutions20 km
Police stationAlagappapuram Police Station28 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Melapattu

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

🛕Veeramakaliamman Temple, ArantangiTemple4.7 km ↗

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Lead story

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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News from Pudukkottai & Tamil Nadu

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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 TV182 days ago
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.in4 days ago
Tamil Nadu: Ayan Reddiapatti village gets direct bus connectivity after 79 years of independence
mid-day.com5 days ago
Tamil Nadu Minister Vanni Arasu’s native village gets bus service for first time since Independence
The Indian Express5 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Melapattu

What is the pincode of Melapattu?

The pincode of Melapattu, Aranthangi taluk, Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu is 614616. The post office is Arantangi.

Which post office delivers to Melapattu?

Mail for Melapattu is delivered through Arantangi post office, pincode 614616, in Aranthangi taluk, Pudukkottai district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Melapattu located?

Melapattu is a village in Aranthangi taluk of Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Melapattu as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Melapattu village has a population of 2,616 across 647 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Melapattu in?

Melapattu falls under the Sivaganga Lok Sabha constituency (PC #31) of Tamil Nadu.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Melapattu in?

Melapattu falls under the Alangudi assembly constituency (AC #182) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Melapattu?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Melapattu village is 71.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Melapattu?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Melapattu village is 1020 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Melapattu?

12 schemes currently match residents of Melapattu, 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 Melapattu from Pudukkottai district centre?

Melapattu is approximately 30 km (straight-line) from the centre of Pudukkottai district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Melapattu?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Melapattu village is 639747.

Which is the nearest town to Melapattu?

Kodikulam (population 13,955, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 19 km from Melapattu in a straight line.

How big is Melapattu compared to other villages in Aranthangi taluk?

Melapattu ranks 22 of 101 villages in Aranthangi taluk by Census 2011 population (2,616 residents).

How far is Melapattu from Chennai?

Melapattu is about 352 km from Chennai in a straight line (the state capital of Tamil Nadu); by road expect roughly 457 km.

How far is Melapattu from Bengaluru?

Melapattu is about 350 km from Bengaluru in a straight line; by road expect roughly 455 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Melapattu?

Arantangi is the nearest railway station to Melapattu, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Melapattu?

Alappiranthan Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Melapattu, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Melapattu?

Sri Sudha Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Melapattu, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Melapattu?

Axis Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Melapattu, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Melapattu?

Bharat petrolium is the nearest petrol pump to Melapattu, about 27 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 35 km.

Who is the MLA of Melapattu?

Melapattu falls under Alangudi assembly constituency (AC 182). The sitting MLA is Siva.V.Meyyanathan (DMK).

Who is the MP for Melapattu?

Melapattu is in Sivaganga Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Karti Chidambaram (INC).

What is the population of Melapattu in 2026?

Melapattu is estimated at 3,084 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,616 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Melapattu 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; Melapattu in Pudukkottai 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, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)