Mentola - Kotma, Anuppur

Mentola is a village situated in the Kotma tehsil of Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotma and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Anuppur. Baihatola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mentola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mentola is 501778. The village covers a total geographical area of 521.53 hectares and falls under the 484440 pincode. Kotma is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Mentola

According to the 2011 Census, Mentola village had a total population of 464 people, including 233 males and 231 females, living in 126 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.56%, with male literacy at 65.61% and female literacy at 31.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 301.

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

Nearby Villages of Mentola

Mentola 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 Mentola

Mentola 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 Baihatola, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotma to Mentola is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anuppur to Mentola is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mentola

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

Health Facilities in Mentola

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

FAQs about Mentola