Mehngora - Chaurai, Chhindwara

Mehngora is a village situated in the Chaurai tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chaurai and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Thanwari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mehngora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mehngora is 494253. The village covers a total geographical area of 654.52 hectares and falls under the 480115 pincode. Chaurai Khas is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Mehngora

As per Census 2011, Mehngora village has a total population of 1,066 people, consisting of 532 males and 534 females. The village has 210 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 126 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 605 literate and 461 illiterate residents. Additionally, 82 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 90 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,066532534
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1265571
Scheduled Castes (SC)824042
Scheduled Tribes (ST)904050
Literate Population605352253
Illiterate Population461180281

Nearby Villages of Mehngora

Mehngora 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)
GhogariNorth-East2.17 km
LoharaSouth-West2.44 km
ThavarySouth-East2.49 km
LekhdiSouth2.51 km
Hivara KalanNorth-West2.57 km
KundaEast3.02 km
TumdaWest3.68 km
JurtaraNorth3.90 km
BichhuaSouth-East3.98 km
SanwariSouth-East4.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mehngora

Mehngora is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chourai, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chaurai Khas to Mehngora is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Mehngora is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mehngora

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Mehngora

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mehngora

Where is Mehngora located?

Mehngora village is located in Chaurai Tehsil, Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mehngora?

The Gram Panchayat of Mehngora is Thanwari.

What is the pincode of Mehngora?

The pincode of Mehngora is 480115.

What is the population of Mehngora?

Mehngora has a total population of 1,066, including 532 males and 534 females.

How many households are there in Mehngora?

There are 210 households in Mehngora.

What is the literacy rate in Mehngora?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mehngora is 56.75%. Male literacy is 66.17% and female literacy is 47.38%.