Medha - Dongargaon, Rajnandgaon

Medha is a village situated in the Dongargaon tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargaon and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Singarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Medha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Medha is 441181. The village covers a total geographical area of 196.11 hectares and falls under the 491441 pincode. Dongargaon is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Medha

As per Census 2011, Medha village has a total population of 788 people, consisting of 386 males and 402 females. The village has 159 households and a sex ratio of 1,041 females per 1,000 males. There are 120 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 474 literate and 314 illiterate residents. Additionally, 25 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Medha

Medha 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 Medha

Medha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bakal, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargaon to Medha is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Medha 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 Medha

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

Health Facilities in Medha

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

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