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

As per Census 2011, Mehandiwada village has a total population of 4,136 people, consisting of 2,092 males and 2,044 females. The village has 1,023 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 445 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,922 literate and 1,214 illiterate residents. Additionally, 289 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,337 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,1362,0922,044
Child Population (0–6 yrs)445227218
Scheduled Castes (SC)289146143
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,337672665
Literate Population2,9221,6291,293
Illiterate Population1,214463751

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MaheduliSouth2.93 km
Sikandra (part)East3.00 km
JhaliwadaWest3.18 km
KauliwadaSouth-West3.84 km
BagholiWest5.07 km
ThanegaonSouth-East5.09 km
KosteEast5.17 km
DeogaonSouth5.18 km
KhandwaNorth-West5.29 km
MaharajpurEast5.77 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Mehandiwada

Where is Mehandiwada located?

Mehandiwada village is located in Waraseoni Tehsil, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mehandiwada?

Mehandiwada is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mehandiwada?

The pincode of Mehandiwada is 481331.

What is the population of Mehandiwada?

Mehandiwada has a total population of 4,136, including 2,092 males and 2,044 females.

How many households are there in Mehandiwada?

There are 1,023 households in Mehandiwada.

What is the literacy rate in Mehandiwada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mehandiwada is 70.65%. Male literacy is 77.87% and female literacy is 63.26%.