Mendakwas - Depalpur, Indore

Mendakwas is a village situated in the Depalpur tehsil of Indore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Depalpur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Indore. Medakwas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mendakwas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mendakwas is 475951. The village covers a total geographical area of 778.98 hectares and falls under the 453220 pincode. Runji-gautampura is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Mendakwas

As per Census 2011, Mendakwas village has a total population of 1,190 people, consisting of 600 males and 590 females. The village has 224 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 162 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 680 literate and 510 illiterate residents. Additionally, 173 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 81 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mendakwas

Mendakwas 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 Mendakwas

Mendakwas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barnagar, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Runji-gautampura to Mendakwas is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Indore to Mendakwas is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mendakwas

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

Health Facilities in Mendakwas

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

FAQs about Mendakwas