Melvisharam is a town in Ranipet district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

The general slope is towards south east and the small streams that rise in Vellore hills situated in the west eventually fall into Palar river.

The topography of Melvisharam town in plain and is situated at an altitude of 175.86 metres above mean sea level.

The study area has distinctly high temperature in hot months and cold weather is for a short duration.

The maximum rainfall occurs during the month of September and October due to north-east monsoon.

Its part of Ranipet Urban Agglomeration which is known for large manufacturing of leather products.

According to 2011 census, Melvisharam had a population of 44,786 with a sex-ratio of 977 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929.