Melpattampakkam

Melpattampakkam is a panchayat town in Cuddalore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Melpattambakkam
MPM
Town Panchayat
Nickname: 
Pattambakkam
Melpattambakkam is located in Tamil Nadu
Melpattambakkam
Melpattambakkam
Coordinates: 11°48′24″N 79°38′22″E
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictCuddalore
Area
 • Total5.67 km2 (2.19 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total6,887
 • Density1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

As of the 2011 India census, Melpattampakkam (Melpattambakkam) had a population of 6,887 with 3,475 males and 3,412 females. Out of the total population, 9.43 per cent is under six years of age.[1]

Religion

The city has a Ahle Hadees Mosque. Arcot Lutheran Church was built in 1861 (150-year-old). There are at least six temples in the city.

Schools
  • Govt. High School.
  • Ananda matriculation school.
  • St. Dominic Matriculation High School.
  • Girls Christian Higher Secondary School.
  • Panchayat Union Middle School.
  • Panchayat Union Primary School, Nathamedu.
  • Panchayat Union Primary School(Boys).

Transportation

Road Transport

Melpattampakkam has a robust road network. Frequent buses are available to nearby localities such as Nellikuppam, Panruti and Villupuram. State Highway SH-9 which connects Cuddalore, Villupuram, Thiruvannamalai and Vellore districts passes through Melpattampakkam.

Airports

The most neighbouring airport is in Puducherry - Pondicherry Airport - at a distance of 42.2 kilometres. Spicejet operates regular flights connecting Puducherry to Hyderabad.[2]

Railways

Melpattampakkam has a railway station - station code MBU. It is under the control of the Tiruchirappalli Division of the Southern Railway zone of the Indian Railways. Trains running between Mayiladuthurai and Villupuram pass through this station.[3]

References
  1. "Census of India Website : Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  2. "Route Map". www.spicejet.com. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  3. TTI. "MBU / Melpattam Bakkam Railway Station | Train Arrival / Departure Timings at Melpattam Bakkam". www.totaltraininfo.com. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.