Mandai - Birsa, Balaghat

Mandai is a village situated in the Birsa tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from Baihar and around 102 km from Balaghat. Mandai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mandai is 498162. The village covers a total geographical area of 499.01 hectares and falls under the 481051 pincode. Malajkhand is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Mandai 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 Mandai

According to the 2011 Census, Mandai village had a total population of 2,243 people, including 1,101 males and 1,142 females, living in 518 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.87%, with male literacy at 84.37% and female literacy at 62.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,120.

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

Nearby Villages of Mandai

Mandai 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 Mandai

Mandai 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 58.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malajkhand to Mandai is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Mandai is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mandai

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

Health Facilities in Mandai

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

FAQs about Mandai