Mengra - Berasia, Bhopal

Mengra is a village situated in the Berasia tehsil of Bhopal district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Berasia and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Bhopal. Megra Naveen serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mengra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mengra is 482084. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.13 hectares and falls under the 462120 pincode. Berasia is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Mengra

According to the 2011 Census, Mengra village had a total population of 618 people, including 320 males and 298 females, living in 118 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.10%, with male literacy at 64.48% and female literacy at 34.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 89.

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

Nearby Villages of Mengra

Mengra 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 Mengra

Mengra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kachnaria, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Berasia to Mengra is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhopal to Mengra is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mengra

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

Health Facilities in Mengra

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

FAQs about Mengra