Mehandul - Satwas, Dewas

Mehandul is a village situated in the Satwas tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Satwas and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Khal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mehandul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mehandul is 473828. The village covers a total geographical area of 712.03 hectares and falls under the 455459 pincode. Satwas is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Mehandul village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dewas Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Mehandul

According to the 2011 Census, Mehandul village had a total population of 814 people, including 428 males and 386 females, living in 206 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.01%, with male literacy at 63.31% and female literacy at 45.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 429.

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

Nearby Villages of Mehandul

Mehandul 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 Mehandul

Mehandul 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 Kurawan, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Satwas to Mehandul is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Mehandul is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mehandul

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

Health Facilities in Mehandul

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

FAQs about Mehandul