Mendoli - Dantewada, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Mendoli is a village situated in the Dantewada tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Dantewada, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Jaram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mendoli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mendoli is 450114. The village covers a total geographical area of 834.57 hectares and falls under the 494449 pincode. Bade Bacheli is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Mendoli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dantewada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bastar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mendoli

According to the 2011 Census, Mendoli village had a total population of 731 people, including 335 males and 396 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 1,182 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 23.92%, with male literacy at 29.71% and female literacy at 19.02%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 687.

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

Nearby Villages of Mendoli

Mendoli 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 Mendoli

Mendoli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kawargaon, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bade Bacheli to Mendoli is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Mendoli is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mendoli

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

Health Facilities in Mendoli

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

FAQs about Mendoli