Vattlappam . Oottu mavu is a type of snack made with powdered rice deep fried with sugar and eggs. Thakkadi (modified version of Haleem, another typical food) is made with powdered rice, which is made into solid pieces which are soaked in hot masala and eaten with mutton or beef. Medical Rice, popularly known as 'Marunthu Choru (மருந்துச் சோறு) is made with some sidhdha medical ingredients prepared for pregnant people and is eaten during festive occasions. Vattlappam is unique to towns like Melapalayam, Muthupet and some other major Muslim towns in Tamil Nadu. The Vattlappam or Egg pudding (as a combination for Idiyappam or dosa) is made up of eggs, sugar and coconut extracts. This special food is prepared for festivals like Ramzan, Bakrid and marriages. Hospitals To serve a densely populated city, hospitals were founded during the 21st century. 1. Government Hospital 2. Urban PHC 3. Selvan Hospital (a private institute with more than 35 years of experience) 4. Jeyakumar Hospital 5. Crescent Hospital (established by TNT Jamaath) and other numerous clinics also available Health Issues There is little education on hygiene and, as a result, there is a heightened level of illness in the city. A specific incident involved water contamination caused by improper disposal of beedi waste. A virus was quickly spread through the city. Social organizations spread awareness on cleanliness and related topics. Market Melapalayam is famous for its cattle market, which is said to be the second largest cattle market (மாட்டு சந்தை) in Tamil Nadu next to Devakottai. The market is open only on Tuesdays. Goat and dried fish markets are available in the same place. Merchants from various parts of the state will accumulate at the market on Monday night to begin trading right from midnight. A government administered butchering center also established in this cattle market (மாட்டு சந்தை). Besides the cattle market, fish and vegetable markets are also available in Melapalayam Bazaar.(உழவர் சந்தை) Uzhavar Santhai (Direct Selling Point of Farmers) is located opposite to Melapalayam Municipal Office. Banks Canara Bank Bank of Baroda Union Bank of India Indian Overseas Bank Melapalayam Primary Agricultural Co-operative Bank Pandiyan Grama Bank Thiruvalluvar Cooperative Bank CSB BANK Social Reforms Many awareness societies are being formed for the welfare of the people of Melapalayam. Education is the primary social movement. List of Social Forums Minorities Education and Enlightenment Forum (MEEF) Melapalayam Health and Education Trust (MHET) Social Awareness