Menhadi - Jaora, Ratlam

Menhadi is a village situated in the Jaora tehsil of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaora and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Ratlam. Dhatrawada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Menhadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Menhadi is 470076. The village covers a total geographical area of 415.68 hectares and falls under the 457336 pincode. Jaora is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Menhadi

According to the 2011 Census, Menhadi village had a total population of 845 people, including 427 males and 418 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.89%, with male literacy at 85.03% and female literacy at 48.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 107, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 137.

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

Nearby Villages of Menhadi

Menhadi 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 Menhadi

Menhadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kachnara Road, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaora to Menhadi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratlam to Menhadi is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Menhadi

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

Health Facilities in Menhadi

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

FAQs about Menhadi