Meleri village, Nemili taluk | Pincode 632502

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

S MANOGARAN

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LGD code: 630624
Pincode: 632502
Post office: Anvardhikhanpet
Population: 2,844
Households: 671
Literacy rate: 61.8%
Sex ratio: 1011 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,366
Distance to district centre: 190 km
Distance to mandal centre: 155 km
Distance to Chennai: 259 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 338 km
Nearest railway station: Kizhvelur · 6 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Kilvelur · 5 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Meleri compares

By population, Meleri ranks #18 of 60 villages in Nemili mandal.

Literacy rate

61.8%

−2.5% vs mandal average

Meleri: 61.8%
Nemili mandal: 64.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,011

+2 vs mandal average

Meleri: 1,011
Nemili mandal: 1,009

Household size

people per home

4.2

Same as the mandal average

Meleri: 4.2
Nemili mandal: 4.2

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

Meleri at a glance

Meleri is a village of 2,844 people in 671 households (Census 2011) in Nemili taluk, Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu, the 18th-largest of 60 villages in Nemili taluk. Literacy is 62%, 3 points below the taluk average of 64% and the sex ratio is 1,011 women per 1,000 men. It lies 190 km from the Ranipet district centre, 11 km from Vadakkupoigainallur, the nearest town, 6 km from Kizhvelur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 632502, served by Anvardhikhanpet post office; the LGD village code is 630624. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Kilvelur, 5 km away. The sarpanch is S MANOGARAN, and the village votes in Mailam assembly constituency, represented by MLA Shanmugam C Ve. The population is estimated at 467 in 2026, down 84% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Meleri · this village	2,844	62%	—
Kohur · Kilvelur	1,727	72%	0.6 km W
Theethampettai · Manamadurai	1,248	74%	0.8 km S
Okkur · Kilvelur	2,202	76%	1.5 km NW
Anaimangalam · Kilvelur	1,568	71%	2.2 km W
Manjavadi · Pappireddipatti	752	59%	2.5 km W
Nangudi · Srimushnam	2,362	71%	2.9 km SW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Meleri

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 22
Power hours (winter): 22
Primary school: 2
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: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
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: NEMILI
Distance to nearest town (km): 8
Distance to district HQ (km): 65
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 16
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Meleri
Total area (ha): 579.22
Irrigated area (ha): 129.78
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Meleri

LGD code: 630624
Pincode: 632502
Post office: Anvardhikhanpet
Population (Census 2011): 2,844
Population (projected 2026): 467
Households: 671
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1011
Literacy rate: 61.8%
Coordinates: 10.80206°N, 79.77106°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Arani
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Mailam
Member of Parliament: M.S. Tharanivendhan
Member of Legislative Assembly: Shanmugam C Ve
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: S MANOGARAN
Block / Mandal: Nemili

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 Ranipet district level

Then & Now

Meleri — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,844

Census 2011 baseline

-83.6%

Population · 2026

467

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

671

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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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: 2,844Census 2011
Households: 671Census 2011
Literacy rate: 61.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1011 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4672026 proj. · -83.6% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 1,60,150MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,43,349MGNREGA · 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: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —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 · Ranipet district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 6,35,748PMAY-G · 6,35,748 of 9,57,825 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Ranipet district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Ranipet 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 Meleri

Mandal centre

Nemili · ≈ 155 km

≈ 5 h 18 min by car · 6 h 18 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Ranipet · ≈ 190 km

≈ 6 h 29 min by car · 7 h 42 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,826 people

Vadakkupoigainallur · ≈ 11 km

≈ 22 min by car · 26 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Chennai259 kmcapital
Bengaluru338 km
Hyderabad745 km
Mumbai1181 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKizhvelur6 km
Bus stopSikkal Bus Stop6 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Kilvelur5 km
ATM / bankKanara bank8 km
Petrol pumpHP15 km
CollegeAvvaiyar Government College for Women15 km
Police stationPolice Dept. Head Office15 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Meleri

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🛕Sivan TempleTemple3.2 km ↗
🛕Amman TempleTemple3.3 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

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

Reported by The New Indian Express.

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Fish fry, curry allegedly sought as bribe; Tamil Nadu VAO suspended - INDIA - GENERAL
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Inshortsyesterday
Tamil Nadu to launch Agri Business Guidance Bureau, offer subsidies to farmer groups
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Tamil Nadu moves SC seeking urgent Cauvery water release as Mettur stocks dwindle
Deccan Herald2 days ago
TN govt says Rs 247 crore crop loan waived; farmers say no big deal
The New Indian Express2 days ago
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CNBC TV183 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Meleri

What is the pincode of Meleri?

The pincode of Meleri, Nemili taluk, Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu is 632502. The post office is Anvardhikhanpet.

Which post office delivers to Meleri?

Mail for Meleri is delivered through Anvardhikhanpet post office, pincode 632502, in Nemili taluk, Ranipet district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Meleri located?

Meleri is a village in Nemili taluk of Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Meleri as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Meleri village has a population of 2,844 across 671 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Meleri?

The current sarpanch of Meleri gram panchayat is S MANOGARAN.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Meleri in?

Meleri falls under the Arani Lok Sabha constituency (PC #12) of Tamil Nadu.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Meleri in?

Meleri falls under the Mailam assembly constituency (AC #71) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Meleri?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Meleri village is 61.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Meleri?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Meleri village is 1011 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Meleri?

The nearest health facility to Meleri is Government Hospital, Keezh Mambattu (~155.8 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Meleri?

12 schemes currently match residents of Meleri, 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 Meleri from Ranipet district centre?

Meleri is approximately 190 km (straight-line) from the centre of Ranipet district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Meleri?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Meleri village is 630624.

Which is the nearest town to Meleri?

Vadakkupoigainallur (population 10,826, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 11 km from Meleri in a straight line.

How big is Meleri compared to other villages in Nemili taluk?

Meleri ranks 18 of 60 villages in Nemili taluk by Census 2011 population (2,844 residents).

How far is Meleri from Chennai?

Meleri is about 259 km from Chennai in a straight line (the state capital of Tamil Nadu); by road expect roughly 337 km.

How far is Meleri from Bengaluru?

Meleri is about 338 km from Bengaluru in a straight line; by road expect roughly 439 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Meleri?

Kizhvelur is the nearest railway station to Meleri, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Meleri?

Sikkal Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Meleri, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Meleri?

Government Hospital, Kilvelur is the nearest hospital or health centre to Meleri, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Meleri?

Kanara bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Meleri, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Meleri?

HP is the nearest petrol pump to Meleri, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Who is the MLA of Meleri?

Meleri falls under Mailam assembly constituency (AC 71). The sitting MLA is Shanmugam C Ve (AIADMK).

Who is the MP for Meleri?

Meleri is in Arani Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is M.S. Tharanivendhan (DMK).

What is the population of Meleri in 2026?

Meleri is estimated at 467 people in 2026, down about 84% from 2,844 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Meleri 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; Meleri in Ranipet district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Meleri?

S MANOGARAN is the sarpanch of Meleri gram panchayat, Nemili taluk. See the sarpanch list of Nemili taluk for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-07
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-18
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)