Mehda - Tendukheda, Narsimhapur

Mehda is a village situated in the Tendukheda tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tendukheda and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Khairi Kala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mehda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mehda is 491470. The village covers a total geographical area of 196.66 hectares and falls under the 487661 pincode. Tendukheda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Mehda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tendukheda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hoshangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mehda

According to the 2011 Census, Mehda village had a total population of 311 people, including 157 males and 154 females, living in 86 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.93%, with male literacy at 82.61% and female literacy at 65.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 149.

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

Nearby Villages of Mehda

Mehda 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 Mehda

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Mehda. The nearest railway station is Bohani, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tendukheda to Mehda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Mehda is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mehda

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

Health Facilities in Mehda

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

FAQs about Mehda