As per the 2001 census, Melapalur had a total population of 2000 with 1100 males and 900 females.

It is situated 15km away from Ariyalur, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Melapalur village.

The total geographical area of village is 409.38 hectares.

As per 2019 stats, Melapalur villages comes under Ariyalur assembly & Chidambaram parliamentary constituency.

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