Medha - Lal Bahadur Nagar, Rajnandgaon

Medha is a village situated in the Lal Bahadur Nagar tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 11 km from Dongargarh and around 33 km from Rajnandgaon. Medha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Medha is 440696. The village covers a total geographical area of 759.8 hectares and falls under the 491445 pincode. Dongargarh is the nearest town, located about 11 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 2,609 people, consisting of 1,273 males and 1,336 females. The village has 534 households and a sex ratio of 1,049 females per 1,000 males. There are 386 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,601 literate and 1,008 illiterate residents. Additionally, 271 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 782 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) 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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jatkanhar, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargarh to Medha is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Medha 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 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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