Mehanda

Mehanda is a village located in Janjgir tehsil of Janjgir Champa district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 10km away from Janjgir, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Mehanda village. As per 2009 stats, Menhada is the gram panchayat of Mehanda village.

Here you can discover what makes Mehanda unique in its vibrant Janjgir-Janjgir Champa region. You’ll see Mehanda’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Mehanda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mehanda is 436581. The village spans a total geographical area of 537.56 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 495668. Naila-janjgir is nearest town to Mehanda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Mehanda village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Jajgir-champa Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Mehanda

Population of Mehanda

According to the 2011 Census, Mehanda has a total population of about 1,991, with approximately 987 males and 1,004 females. The sex ratio is around 1017 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 304 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 431 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 6. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.87%, with male literacy at about 71.53% and female literacy near 48.41%. There are around 398 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Mehanda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Mehanda

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Mehanda. As per the 2011 stats, Mehanda had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Mehanda

Knowing the nearby villages of Mehanda helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Mehanda.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mehanda