Mandai - Jamai (Junnardeo), Chhindwara

Mandai is a village situated in the Jamai (Junnardeo) tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from Jamai and around 70 km from Chhindwara. Mandai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mandai is 494510. The village covers a total geographical area of 210.69 hectares and falls under the 480555 pincode. Damua is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Mandai

According to the 2011 Census, Mandai village had a total population of 559 people, including 304 males and 255 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 839 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.26%, with male literacy at 85.88% and female literacy at 56.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 104, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 274.

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

Nearby Villages of Mandai

Mandai 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 Mandai

Mandai 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 Hirdagarh, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Damua to Mandai is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Mandai 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 Mandai

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

Health Facilities in Mandai

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

FAQs about Mandai