Mendara - Baramkela, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Mendara is a village situated in the Baramkela tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Baramkela and around 62 km from Raigarh. Kumhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mendara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mendara is 435704. The village covers a total geographical area of 181.62 hectares and falls under the 496551 pincode. Baramkela is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Mendara

According to the 2011 Census, Mendara village had a total population of 620 people, including 311 males and 309 females, living in 193 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.10%, with male literacy at 81.85% and female literacy at 60.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 169, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 160.

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

Nearby Villages of Mendara

Mendara 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 Mendara

Mendara 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 Bargarh Road, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baramkela to Mendara is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Mendara is about 62 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 Mendara

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

Health Facilities in Mendara

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

FAQs about Mendara