Meduka - Pendra Road, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi

Meduka is a village situated in the Pendra Road tehsil of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Gaurella and around 125 km from Bilaspur. Meduka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Meduka is 437436. The village covers a total geographical area of 540.83 hectares and falls under the 495117 pincode. Gaurella is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Meduka

According to the 2011 Census, Meduka village had a total population of 1,697 people, including 828 males and 869 females, living in 501 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.27%, with male literacy at 73.69% and female literacy at 53.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 791.

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

Nearby Villages of Meduka

Meduka 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 Meduka

Meduka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harri, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gaurella to Meduka is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Meduka is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Meduka

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

Health Facilities in Meduka

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

FAQs about Meduka