Mendra

Mendra is a village located in Pakhanjur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 35km away from sub-district headquarter Pakhanjur (tehsildar office) and 105km away from district headquarter Kanker. As per 2009 stats, Mandaghav is the gram panchayat of Mendra village.

Here you can discover what makes Mendra unique in its vibrant Pakhanjur-Uttar Bastar Kanker region. You’ll see Mendra’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Mendra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mendra is 448460. The village spans a total geographical area of 5354.5 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 491441. Pakhanjur is nearest town to Mendra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

When it comes to local governance, Mendra 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.

Google Map of Mendra

Population of Mendra

According to the 2011 Census, Mendra has a total population of about 865, with approximately 480 males and 385 females. The sex ratio is around 802 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 153 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 3 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 705. The overall literacy rate is approximately 32.72%, with male literacy at about 44.58% and female literacy near 17.92%. There are around 154 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Mendra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Mendra

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

Nearby Villages of Mendra

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Mendra