The Nilgiris >> Coonoor

Melur Village Details

Melur is a Village in Coonoor Taluka , The Nilgiris district and Tamil Nadu State. Melur village Pin code is 643221. Melur Village Total population is 13244 and number of houses are 3944. Female Population is 51.4%. Village literacy rate is 75.2% and the Female Literacy rate is 34.6%.

Population

Census Parameter	Census Data
Total Population	13244
Total No of Houses	3944
Female Population %	51.4 % ( 6802)
Total Literacy rate %	75.2 % ( 9966)
Female Literacy rate	34.6 % ( 4577)
Scheduled Tribes Population %	3.8 % ( 507)
Scheduled Caste Population %	49.3 % ( 6529)
Working Population %	54.6 %
Child(0 -6) Population by 2011	1101
Girl Child(0 -6) Population % by 2011	49.8 % ( 548)

Location and Administration

Melur Village Gram Panchayath name is Melur. Melur is 22 km distance from Sub District HeadQuarter Coonoor and it is 23 km distance from District HeadQuarter Udhagamandalam. Nearest Statutory Town is Coonoor in 22 km Distance . Melur Total area is 2751.82 hectares, Forest area is 340.47 hectares, Non-Agricultural area is 661.44 hectares,Total irrigated area is 30 hectares andTotal Water fall area is 0 hectares

Education

Governement Pre Primary, Private Pre Primary, Govt Primary, Private Primary, Govt Middle and Govt Secondary Schools are available in this Village. Nearest Private Arts and Science Degree College is in Coonoorvandicholai. Nearest Govt Medical College is in Coimbatore. Nearest Govt Disabled School and Govt Polytechnic College are in Udhagamandalam. Nearest Private Engineering College and Private MBA college are in Kethi. Nearest Govt ITA College is in Coonoor.

Health

2 Primary Health care centres , 6 Primary Health Sub-Centres , 2 Maternity And Child Welfare centres , 2 TB Clinics , 1 Veterinary Hospital , 2 Family Welfare centres , 5 MBBS Doctor Practices , 3 Medical Shops are available in this village.

Agriculture

Tea, Coffee and Orange are agriculture commodities grow in this village. Tea Dust is Product Manufactured in this village. 24 hours agricultural power supply in summer and 24 hours agricultural power supply in winter is available in this village. Total irrigated area in this village is 30 hectares

Drinking-Water and Sanitation

Covered Well, UnCovered Well and Tube Wells/Boreholes are other Drinking Water sources.
Closed Drainage System Open Drainage System No Drainage System Available in this Village. This Village Covered Under Total Sanitation. Community Toilet Complex Available in this village. House to House watse Collection available. There is system to Collect garbage on street. Drain water is discharged into sewer plant.

Communication

Post Office is available in this Village. Sub Post Office is available in this Village. LandLine available. Mobile Coverage is available. Internet Centre available in this village. No Private Courier Facility in less than 10 km.

Transportation

Public Bus service available in this village. There is no Railway Station in less than 10 km. Autos Available in this Village.

No Nearest National Highway in less than 10 km. No Nearest State Highway in less than 10 km. No Nearest District Road in less than 10 km.
Pucca road, Kuccha Road, Macadam Road and Foot Path are other Roads and Transportation within the village.

Commerce

No ATM in less than 10 km. Commercial Bank available in this village. Cooperative Bank available in this village. Agricultural Credit Society, Mandis/Regular Market and Weekly Haat/santha are available in this village.

Other Amenities

This Village has a Power supply with 24 hour power supply in summer and 24 hour power supply in winter, Anganwadi centre, ASHA, Birth & Death registration office, Sports facilities, Public library, Daily News Paper and Polling station are the other amenities in the village.