Melawas (Luni, Jodhpur)
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Melawas | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 26°17′N 73°01′E / 26.28°N 73.02°ECoordinates: 26°17′N 73°01′E / 26.28°N 73.02°E | |
| Country |  India |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sarpanch |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,760 ha (4,350 acres) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 1,088 |
| • Density | 62/km2 (160/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| Time zone | UTC+5.30 |
| Pincode | 342014[1] |
| Village code | 01950800 |
| Vehicle registration | RJ-19 |
| Website | jodhpur |
Melawas is a small village of 1760 hectares in Luni Tehsil in Jodhpur district, also known as the Blue City in the State of Rajasthan, India.[2] The village is administrated by a sarpanch who is elected representative of the village by the local elections. Melawas depends on Jodhpur, the nearest town for all major economic activities.[3] The village has government-provided water facilities that include Two taps, Two Wells supply, One tank, Two tubewells, and Two handpumps. The villagers also acquire water from some of the natural water sources - Two rivers, Two canals and Two springs. Melawas is also surrounded by Two lakes. The population of the village depends on the source of drinking water during summer on Tanker. Melawas's pin code is 342014[4], and village code is 01950800. The area of Melawas is segregated as 1255.06 hectares unirrigated, the 230 hectare area under culturable waste (including gauchar and groves), and remaining 275 hectare area not available for cultivation.
Melawas has One public telephone. The village is connected with a single bus service. Melawas has Two banks and Two credit societies for the regulation of economic activity. The village is also equipped with Two recreational centers.
The village has an uninterrupted 24 hours electric supply from a power grid.
Demographics[edit]
Melawas is a census village in the district of Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The village has a total population of 1088 and has total administration over 202 houses which are connected to supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage.
- Melawas has 199 children, 110 boys and 89 girls.
- Scheduled caste counts for 170 (15.63%) males constitute 95 (8.73%) of the population and females 75 (6.89%).
- Scheduled tribe counts for 76 (6.99%) males constitute 40 (3.68%) of the population and females 36 (3.31%).
Medical facility[edit]
- Melawas has 3 hospitals in nearby town.
Educational institutions[edit]
As per the census 2011 report, 553 people are literate in Melawas out of which 365 are males and 188 are females.
Melawas has the following educational facilities:
- 1 Education facility
- 1 Primary school
- 3 Colleges in the nearby range
Employment[edit]
According to a census 2011 report, 236 people of the total population are employed. The workforce is 222 male, 14 female with 236 (100.0%) of all workers being employed full-time, this includes 222 males and 14 females. 89 males and 5 females are considered as the main cultivators.
They depend on the agricultural markets (Mandi) of the nearby towns of Jodhpur to sell ghee and make their living.
References[edit]
- ↑ "Pin Code 342014 and Post Offices under 342014 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-04-10.
- ↑ "Pin Code 342014 and Post Offices under 342014 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-04-10.
- ↑ "342014 Pin Code, post offices list". indiamapia.com. Retrieved 2021-04-10.
- ↑ "Pincode 342014". www.prokerala.com. Retrieved 2021-04-10.
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