Mendra Kalan - Ambikapur, Surguja

Mendra Kalan is a village situated in the Ambikapur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 11 km from Ambikapur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Mendrakala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mendra Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mendra Kalan is 432984. The village covers a total geographical area of 404.52 hectares and falls under the 497001 pincode. Ambikapur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Mendra Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Mendra Kalan village had a total population of 2,065 people, including 1,054 males and 1,011 females, living in 556 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.87%, with male literacy at 65.46% and female literacy at 45.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 854.

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

Nearby Villages of Mendra Kalan

Mendra Kalan 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 Mendra Kalan

Mendra Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambikapur to Mendra Kalan is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mendra Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Mendra Kalan

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

FAQs about Mendra Kalan