Mehkar - Bhalki, Bidar

Mehkar is a village situated in the Bhalki taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhalki and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Bidar. Mehkar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mehkar is 599845. The village covers a total geographical area of 3215 hectares and falls under the 585416 pincode. Bhalki is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Mehkar

According to the 2011 Census, Mehkar village had a total population of 7,531 people, including 3,863 males and 3,668 females, living in 1,443 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.83%, with male literacy at 77.97% and female literacy at 59.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,791, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 734.

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

Nearby Villages of Mehkar

Mehkar 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 Mehkar

Mehkar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalgupur, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhalki to Mehkar is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Mehkar is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mehkar

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

Health Facilities in Mehkar

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

FAQs about Mehkar