Mekhawaya
About Mekhawaya
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Mekhawaya village is 450583. Mekhawaya village is located in Chhindgarh tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Chhindgarh (tehsildar office) and 125km away from district headquarter Dantewada. As per 2009 stats, Mekhawaya village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 1486.16 hectares. Mekhawaya has a total population of 1,340 peoples, out of which male population is 632 while female population is 708. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1120 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of mekhawaya village is 17.91% out of which 29.75% males and 7.34% females are literate. There are about 301 houses in mekhawaya village. Pincode of mekhawaya village locality is 494115.
When it comes to administration, Mekhawaya village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Mekhawaya village comes under Dantewara Vidhan Sabha constituency & Bastar Lok Sabha constituency. Sukma is nearest town to mekhawaya village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.
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Population of Mekhawaya
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,340 | 632 | 708 |
| Literate Population | 240 | 188 | 52 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,100 | 444 | 656 |
Connectivity of Mekhawaya
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mekhawaya
Where is Mekhawaya located?
Mekhawaya village is situated in Chhindgarh Tehsil, within the Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Mekhawaya?
Mekhawaya serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Mekhawaya?
The pincode of Mekhawaya is 494115, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Mekhawaya as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Mekhawaya is 1,340, with 632 males and 708 females.
How many households are there in Mekhawaya as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Mekhawaya village has a total of 301 households.
What is the literacy rate in Mekhawaya as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Mekhawaya is 17.91%. The male literacy rate is 29.75%, while the female literacy rate is 7.34%.