Mendki - Baihar, Balaghat

Mendki is a village situated in the Baihar tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baihar and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Mendki village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mendki is 498003. The village covers a total geographical area of 470.2 hectares and falls under the 481105 pincode. Baihar is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Mendki

According to the 2011 Census, Mendki village had a total population of 1,032 people, including 519 males and 513 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.20%, with male literacy at 91.81% and female literacy at 70.39%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 311.

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

Nearby Villages of Mendki

Mendki 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 Mendki

Mendki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhapewara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baihar to Mendki is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Mendki is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mendki

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

Health Facilities in Mendki

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

FAQs about Mendki