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

According to the 2011 Census, Mendakwas village had a total population of 1,190 people, including 600 males and 590 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.15%, with male literacy at 83.17% and female literacy at 49.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 173, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 81.

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

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