Mendaraka - Kurud, Dhamtari

Mendaraka is a village situated in the Kurud tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurud and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Dhamtari. Mendarka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mendaraka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mendaraka is 446877. The village covers a total geographical area of 335.21 hectares and falls under the 493663 pincode. Kurud is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Mendaraka

As per Census 2011, Mendaraka village has a total population of 934 people, consisting of 481 males and 453 females. The village has 214 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 130 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 598 literate and 336 illiterate residents. Additionally, 285 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 14 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mendaraka are given below:

Nearby Villages of Mendaraka

Mendaraka 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 Mendaraka

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Mendaraka. The nearest railway station is Kurud, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurud to Mendaraka is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhamtari to Mendaraka is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mendaraka

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

Health Facilities in Mendaraka

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

FAQs about Mendaraka