Medha - Bichhiya, Mandla

Medha is a village situated in the Bichhiya tehsil of Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bichhiya and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Mandla. Medha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Medha is 493441. The village covers a total geographical area of 295.92 hectares and falls under the 481996 pincode. Bichhiya is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Medha

According to the 2011 Census, Medha village had a total population of 744 people, including 378 males and 366 females, living in 201 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.18%, with male literacy at 62.75% and female literacy at 47.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 483.

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

Nearby Villages of Medha

Medha 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 Medha

Medha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Limarua, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bichhiya to Medha is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mandla to Medha is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Medha

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

Health Facilities in Medha

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

FAQs about Medha