# Melachokkanathapuram, Theni (Tamil Nadu) – Town Population

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Town · Theni, Tamil Nadu 

# Melachokkanathapuram

Melachokkanathapuram is a town in Bodinayakanur sub-district of Theni district, Tamil Nadu (town panchayat). The 2011 Census counted **15,625 people** in 4,051 households. Literacy was 75.4%.

- 15,625people (2011)
- 4,051households
- 75.4%literacy
- 15census wards

## Population of Melachokkanathapuram

■ Melachokkanathapuram · ■ Theni urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****75.4%**

**81.2%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****983**

**1003

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****949**

**938

Working population ****48.8%**

**42.7%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Melachokkanathapuram

Of every 100 households in Melachokkanathapuram in 2011, 90 had electricity, 36 a toilet at home and 47 cooked with LPG; 62 had a mobile phone, 20 a two-wheeler and 2 a car.

■ Melachokkanathapuram · ■ Theni urban average

Electricity for lighting ****90%**

**92%

Toilet within the home ****36%**

**52%

No toilet (open defecation) ****48%**

**22%

Tap water ****94%**

**95%

Drinking water within premises ****26%**

**52%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****47%**

**52%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****38%**

**33%

Use banking services ****47%**

**44%

Television ****93%**

**85%

Mobile phone ****62%**

**64%

Computer with internet ****1%**

**2%

Two-wheeler ****20%**

**19%

Car / jeep / van ****2%**

**2%

None of these assets ****4%**

**7%

Own their home ****72%**

**62%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Melachokkanathapuram work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 2,840 (37%) · **■** Household industry 133 (2%) · **■** Farming 3,761 (49%) · **■** Marginal 896 (12%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## How has the population of Melachokkanathapuram changed?

From 11,669 in 2001 to 15,625 in 2011.

**2001

**2011

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Melachokkanathapuram in numbers and road distances

- Density13,021 per km²
- Growth 2001–201133.9%
- Annual rainfall821 mm
- Temperature range16 °C to 40 °C

### Road distances

- Chennai (state capital)485 km by road
- Theni (district HQ)18 km by road
- Madurai (city of 1 lakh+)97 km by road
- Madurai (city of 5 lakh+)97 km by road
- Bodinayakanur (railway station)3 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Services and economy in Melachokkanathapuram

### Civic services

- Pucca roads72 km
- DrainageOpen and closed drains
- Flush toilets1,846
- Water storage960 kl
- Electricity — homes3,636
- Electricity — industry8

### Hospitals

- ●Veterinary hospitals1 · 1 doctors

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools5 govt
- ●Senior secondary schools1 govt

### Banks

- Nationalised banks2
- Co-operative banks1

**Main manufactured goods:** cotton cloth.

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Melachokkanathapuram

- Banks8 in Melachokkanathapuram
- ATMs1 in Melachokkanathapuram
- Petrol pumps1 in Melachokkanathapuram
- Hotels1 in Melachokkanathapuram
- Cinemas1 in Melachokkanathapuram

Source: [Overture Maps Foundation places, release 2026-10-21.0 (CDLA-Permissive-2.0, Apache-2.0 or CC0 by source)](https://docs.overturemaps.org/attribution/).

## Melachokkanathapuram ward list (2011)

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/theni/bodinayakanur/melachokkanathapuram/ward-1/) 1,857 455 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/theni/bodinayakanur/melachokkanathapuram/ward-2/) 1,818 483 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/theni/bodinayakanur/melachokkanathapuram/ward-3/) 1,158 307 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/theni/bodinayakanur/melachokkanathapuram/ward-4/) 591 174 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/theni/bodinayakanur/melachokkanathapuram/ward-5/) 557 151 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/theni/bodinayakanur/melachokkanathapuram/ward-6/) 657 177 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/theni/bodinayakanur/melachokkanathapuram/ward-7/) 457 121 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/theni/bodinayakanur/melachokkanathapuram/ward-8/) 536 140 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/theni/bodinayakanur/melachokkanathapuram/ward-9/) 899 243 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/theni/bodinayakanur/melachokkanathapuram/ward-10/) 1,689 446 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/theni/bodinayakanur/melachokkanathapuram/ward-11/) 585 145 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/theni/bodinayakanur/melachokkanathapuram/ward-12/) 1,197 284 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/theni/bodinayakanur/melachokkanathapuram/ward-13/) 1,262 301 

[Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/theni/bodinayakanur/melachokkanathapuram/ward-14/) 869 230 

[Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/theni/bodinayakanur/melachokkanathapuram/ward-15/) 1,493 394 

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

Census wards of 2011; municipal ward boundaries may have changed since.

## Know before you go: Melachokkanathapuram

- Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- CurrencyRupee (INR)
- Country calling code+91
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Madurai Airport (IXM) · Madurai83 km
- Cochin International Airport (COK) · Kochi106 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:59) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:29, sunset around 18:01).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Melachokkanathapuram?15,625 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Melachokkanathapuram in?Theni district, Tamil Nadu
- What was the population of Melachokkanathapuram in 2001?11,669
- How many wards does Melachokkanathapuram have?15 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in Melachokkanathapuram?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Melachokkanathapuram?Madurai Airport (IXM), about 83 km in a straight line