Mendha (Khapa) - Bhainsdehi, Betul

Mendha (Khapa) is a village situated in the Bhainsdehi tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhainsdehi and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Temurni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mendha (Khapa) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mendha (Khapa) is 485276. The village covers a total geographical area of 342.53 hectares and falls under the 460220 pincode. Bhainsdehi is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Mendha (Khapa)

According to the 2011 Census, Mendha (Khapa) village had a total population of 333 people, including 180 males and 153 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 850 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.79%, with male literacy at 52.60% and female literacy at 38.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 290.

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

Nearby Villages of Mendha (Khapa)

Mendha (Khapa) 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 Mendha (Khapa)

Mendha (Khapa) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Betul, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhainsdehi to Mendha (Khapa) is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Mendha (Khapa) is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mendha (Khapa)

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

Health Facilities in Mendha (Khapa)

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

FAQs about Mendha (Khapa)