Mehdi - Bagaha, Pashchim Champaran

Mehdi is a village situated in the Bagaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagaha and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Kolahua Chautarwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mehdi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mehdi is 216869. The village covers a total geographical area of 143.6 hectares and falls under the 845106 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Mehdi

According to the 2011 Census, Mehdi village had a total population of 1,527 people, including 791 males and 736 females, living in 286 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.46%, with male literacy at 73.56% and female literacy at 43.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 499, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Mehdi

Mehdi 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 Mehdi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Mehdi. The nearest railway station is Bhairoganj, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Mehdi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Mehdi is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mehdi

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

Health Facilities in Mehdi

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

FAQs about Mehdi