Mehandiwada - Waraseoni, Balaghat

Mehandiwada is a village situated in the Waraseoni tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Waraseoni and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Mehandiwada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mehandiwada is 497395. The village covers a total geographical area of 694.26 hectares and falls under the 481331 pincode. Waraseoni is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Mehandiwada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Mehandiwada

According to the 2011 Census, Mehandiwada village had a total population of 4,136 people, including 2,092 males and 2,044 females, living in 1,023 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.17%, with male literacy at 87.35% and female literacy at 70.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 289, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,337.

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

Nearby Villages of Mehandiwada

Mehandiwada 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 Mehandiwada

Mehandiwada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balaghat, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Waraseoni to Mehandiwada is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Mehandiwada is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mehandiwada

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

Health Facilities in Mehandiwada

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

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