Mendha - Chandra Shekhar Azad Nagar, Alirajpur

Mendha is a village situated in the Chandra Shekhar Azad Nagar tehsil of Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from Bhavra and around 40 km from Alirajpur. Mendha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mendha is 504928. The village covers a total geographical area of 403.73 hectares and falls under the 457882 pincode. Bhavra is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Mendha 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 Mendha

As per Census 2011, Mendha village has a total population of 1,096 people, consisting of 543 males and 553 females. The village has 236 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 204 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 304 literate and 792 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,095 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mendha are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,096543553
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20410797
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,095542553
Literate Population304189115
Illiterate Population792354438

Nearby Villages of Mendha

Mendha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Kareti BadiNorth-West1.81 km
GirdhaSouth-East2.28 km
MalweliEast2.72 km
MathanaNorth-East2.92 km
Bhawata BadaSouth-West3.09 km
Kareti ChhotiNorth-West3.25 km
Bhuriya KuwaNorth3.27 km
Miryawat BadiSouth-East3.95 km
Kheriya MaliNorth4.17 km
Miriyawat ChhotiSouth-East4.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mendha

Mendha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhamarda, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhavra to Mendha is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alirajpur to Mendha is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mendha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mendha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mendha

Where is Mendha located?

Mendha village is located in Chandra Shekhar Azad Nagar Tehsil, Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mendha?

Mendha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mendha?

The pincode of Mendha is 457882.

What is the population of Mendha?

Mendha has a total population of 1,096, including 543 males and 553 females.

How many households are there in Mendha?

There are 236 households in Mendha.

What is the literacy rate in Mendha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mendha is 27.74%. Male literacy is 34.81% and female literacy is 20.80%.