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

As per Census 2011, Medha village has a total population of 744 people, consisting of 378 males and 366 females. The village has 201 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 117 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 346 literate and 398 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 483 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population744378366
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1177245
Scheduled Castes (SC)321
Scheduled Tribes (ST)483250233
Literate Population346192154
Illiterate Population398186212

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JaitpuriNorth1.75 km
BadwarSouth-East2.38 km
Baiga Kheda F.v.South-East4.18 km
Ghonta Ryt.West4.61 km
Karigahan (katigahan)North-West5.07 km
DhenkoNorth5.33 km
ChhapartalaNorth-West5.63 km
Narharganj Ryt.South-East6.52 km
BijatolaWest6.63 km
Kudela Ryt.West6.67 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Medha

Where is Medha located?

Medha village is located in Bichhiya Tehsil, Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Medha?

Medha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Medha?

The pincode of Medha is 481996.

What is the population of Medha?

Medha has a total population of 744, including 378 males and 366 females.

How many households are there in Medha?

There are 201 households in Medha.

What is the literacy rate in Medha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Medha is 46.51%. Male literacy is 50.79% and female literacy is 42.08%.