Basic Details
Melkumaramangalam is a large village in Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu. It spans approximately 892 ha (8.92 km²) and falls under the Thattampalayam gram panchayat. The village is situated about 12 km from Panruti and 25 km from district headquarters Cuddalore, with a 2011 population of 5,975 people in 1,496 households.
Key Landmark
While no prominent temple is documented, Melkumaramangalam features several small village shrines, and recent local improvements have likely enhanced community gathering spaces and rural amenities.
Settlements
The gram panchayat covers Melkumaramangalam (North & South) and the hamlet Kuppu Thattampalayam, along with adjacent small communities.
Streets & Amenities
Although individual street names aren’t recorded online, the village includes basic civic features:
Government pre-primary, primary & middle schools
Anganwadi centre and PDS ration shop
Water tanks and hand pumps
Tea stalls, small grocery shops, and public gathering spaces
Public and private bus services operate through the village, and regional rail access is available within ~10 km.
Geography & Resources
Spanning about 8.9 km², the terrain is typical of rural Tamil Nadu—flat farmland with ponds and channel irrigation, supporting crops like paddy and pulses.
Population & Lifestyle
Population (2011): 5,975 (2,953 M / 3,022 F); sex ratio: 1,023 F/1,000 M—higher than state average
Children (0–6 yrs): 731 (12.2%); child sex ratio: 909
Literacy rate: 71.6% (Male: 81.6%, Female: 62.0%)—slightly below the Tamil Nadu average
Scheduled Caste population: ~35.4% (~2,117 residents)
Main workers: 2,649 (85.5%); agricultural labourers: 2,209; cultivators: 134
Most residents are involved in agriculture—cultivation and labour. The workforce also supports local services, schools, and small businesses.
Transport
Bus: Local public/private buses connect the village to Panruti, Cuddalore, and nearby towns.
Rail: No station in the village; nearest rail access is >10 km away.
✅ Summary
Melkumaramangalam is a large agricultural village in Cuddalore District with nearly 6,000 residents. It features foundational infrastructure—schools, water systems, and bus connectivity—and exhibits a literacy rate of 71.6%. Strong Scheduled Caste representation (35%) and a flourishing agricultural workforce define its socio-economic character. Governance spans across North & South and the hamlet Kuppu Thattampalayam under one Panchayat.