Mehlon - Amarwara, Chhindwara

Mehlon is a village situated in the Amarwara tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amarwara and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Kopakheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mehlon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mehlon is 493868. The village covers a total geographical area of 463.46 hectares and falls under the 480221 pincode. Amarwara is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Mehlon

As per Census 2011, Mehlon village has a total population of 996 people, consisting of 486 males and 510 females. The village has 244 households and a sex ratio of 1,049 females per 1,000 males. There are 99 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 709 literate and 287 illiterate residents. Additionally, 523 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 385 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mehlon

Mehlon 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 Mehlon

Mehlon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ghatparsia Halt, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amarwara to Mehlon is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Mehlon is about 46 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 Mehlon

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

Health Facilities in Mehlon

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

FAQs about Mehlon