Melacheval

Melacheval (also spelt Melaseval) is a panchayat town in Tirunelveli district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Melacheval
village
Melacheval
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 08°39′56″N 77°37′33″E
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictTirunelveli
Population
 (2001)
 • Total7,340
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Demographics

As of 2001, India census,[1] Melacheval had a population of 7340. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Melacheval has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 64%. In Melacheval, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Religious
  • Churches

The Salvation Army Church, St.John Church and St.Peter Church.

  • Temples

RG Nager Pillayar Temple,Sudalaimada Swami Temple,Mari Amman Temple,Muppidathi Temple and Shri Adithavarneshwar Temple.Navaneethakrishnan temple is the oldest one and the deity is known for giving boon to childless couples

  • Mosques

Melaseval Mosque and Periya Jumma Mosque

References
  1. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.


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