Medehal - Halaharvi, Kurnool

Medehal is a village situated in the Halaharvi mandal of Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Halaharvi and around 124 km from the district headquarters in Kurnool. Medehal village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Medehal is 594142. The village covers a total geographical area of 1212 hectares and falls under the 518348 pincode. Adoni is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Medehal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Medehal

According to the 2011 Census, Medehal village had a total population of 1,014 people, including 501 males and 513 females, living in 215 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.91%, with male literacy at 80.22% and female literacy at 49.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 205.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Medehal

Medehal is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Medehal

Medehal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tsakibanda, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Adoni to Medehal is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kurnool to Medehal is about 124 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Medehal

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Medehal village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Medehal

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Medehal village are given below:

FAQs about Medehal