Memra - Pithora, Mahasamund

Memra is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Memra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Memra is 446378. The village covers a total geographical area of 929.92 hectares and falls under the 492112 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Memra

According to the 2011 Census, Memra village had a total population of 1,824 people, including 914 males and 910 females, living in 459 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.50%, with male literacy at 78.53% and female literacy at 54.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 322, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 214.

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

Nearby Villages of Memra

Memra 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 Memra

Memra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Memra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Memra is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Memra

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

Health Facilities in Memra

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

FAQs about Memra