Melathiruppanthuruthi
Melathiruppanthuruthi is a panchayat town in Thanjavur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.South India's Cleanest town panchayat and best in Solid waste management in south zone awarded by central government of India (swachh survekshan) 2019-2020 (under 25000 population category). Geography. Melathiruppanthuruthi(MTT) is located in latitude and longitude of 10.865887,79.079075. keela thiruppanthruthi in the east and Thiruvalam pozhil in the west side and Kudamurutti river in the south side. Kudamurutti river water is the major sources for Drinking, agriculture and other uses for the entire town. Geology. Melathiruppanthuruthi is situated in the bank of Kudamurutti  river, a tributary of the Kaveri, is one of the five sacred rivers flows in Thiruvaiyaru Thanjavur District. Soil is fertile and highly suited for cultivation. Most of the population are depend upon farming . Demographics. Population. India census, Melathiruppanthuruthi had a population of 25000. Males constitute 47.43% of the population and females 52.56%. Melathiruppanthuruthi has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 66%. In Melathiruppanthuruthi, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. Economy. Land is suitable for the all kind of crops, but  mostly the area cultivates Transport. Capital of Tamil Nadu- Chennai is approximately 325 km distance. By Air. Nearby airport is Thiruchirapalli International Airport (IATA Code: TRZ) which is 65 km from MTT. By Rail. Nearby railway station is Thanjavur Railway Station (Railway Code: TJ), 16 km away from MTT. By Road. Thanjavur is nearby city for Melathirupanthuruthi distance of 14 km. Mode of transportation are buses, cars and other vehicles.