Mahendra - Chandra Shekhar Azad Nagar, Alirajpur

Mahendra is a village situated in the Chandra Shekhar Azad Nagar tehsil of Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from Bhavra and around 51 km from Alirajpur. Mahendra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahendra is 504909. The village covers a total geographical area of 709 hectares and falls under the 457882 pincode. Bhavra is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Mahendra

According to the 2011 Census, Mahendra village had a total population of 2,892 people, including 1,436 males and 1,456 females, living in 484 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.75%, with male literacy at 47.46% and female literacy at 28.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,864.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahendra

Mahendra 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 Mahendra

Mahendra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dahod, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhavra to Mahendra is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alirajpur to Mahendra is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahendra

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

Health Facilities in Mahendra

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

FAQs about Mahendra