Mehda - Bande, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Mehda is a village situated in the Bande tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 40 km from Pakhanjur and around 162 km from Kanker. Dharampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mehda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mehda is 448317. The village covers a total geographical area of 360.47 hectares and falls under the 494776 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Mehda

According to the 2011 Census, Mehda village had a total population of 328 people, including 162 males and 166 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.33%, with male literacy at 71.32% and female literacy at 48.20%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 243.

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

Nearby Villages of Mehda

Mehda 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 Mehda

Mehda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Mehda is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Mehda is about 162 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mehda

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

Health Facilities in Mehda

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

FAQs about Mehda