Mekawahi

Mekawahi is a village located in Pakhanjur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Pakhanjur (tehsildar office) and 155km away from district headquarter Kanker. As per 2009 stats, Shankernagar is the gram panchayat of Mekawahi village.

Mekawahi has its own place in the vibrant Uttar Bastar Kanker region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Mekawahi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mekawahi is 448351. The village spans a total geographical area of 151.47 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 495224. Pakhanjur is nearest town to Mekawahi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Mekawahi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Antagarh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kanker Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Mekawahi

Below is a concise population overview of Mekawahi as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 158 81 77
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 34 19 15
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 158 81 77
Literate Population 59 31 28
Illiterate Population 99 50 49

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Mekawahi village:

  • The total population of Mekawahi village is around 158, including approximately 81 males and 77 females, with a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 34 children aged 0–6 years in Mekawahi village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Mekawahi village has 158 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Mekawahi village is about 37.34%, with male literacy at 38.27% and female literacy at 36.36%.
  • There are around 24 households in Mekawahi village.

Connectivity of Mekawahi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Mekawahi. As per the 2011 stats, Mekawahi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Mekawahi

Knowing the nearby villages of Mekawahi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Mekawahi.

Bande Colony Govindpur Sawer Brajpur Markanar Shankar Nagar Radhapur Karkonda Padenga Tiralgarh Ghotanbeda

Frequently Asked Questions about Mekawahi

Where is Mekawahi located?
Mekawahi village is situated in Pakhanjur Tehsil, within the Uttar Bastar Kanker district of Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Mekawahi?
The Gram Panchayat of Mekawahi is Shankernagar (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Mekawahi?
The pincode of Mekawahi is 495224, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Mekawahi as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Mekawahi is 158, with 81 males and 77 females.
How many households are there in Mekawahi as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Mekawahi village has a total of 24 households.
What is the literacy rate in Mekawahi as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Mekawahi is 37.34%. The male literacy rate is 38.27%, while the female literacy rate is 36.36%.