Menai - Rehli, Sagar

Menai is a village situated in the Rehli tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rehli and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Dhonai (p) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Menai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Menai is 461188. The village covers a total geographical area of 539.86 hectares and falls under the 470227 pincode. Rehli is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Menai

According to the 2011 Census, Menai village had a total population of 1,091 people, including 592 males and 499 females, living in 253 households. The sex ratio was 843 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.19%, with male literacy at 66.53% and female literacy at 41.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 98, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,091592499
Child Population (0–6 yrs)214114100
Scheduled Castes (SC)985147
Scheduled Tribes (ST)332211
Literate Population484318166
Illiterate Population607274333

Nearby Villages of Menai

Menai 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)
DhonaiNorth-East1.41 km
SandaiEast2.58 km
Barkheri SikandarSouth2.75 km
MahendraWest2.85 km
AklaNorth3.24 km
Madia BuzurgSouth-East3.38 km
BabupuraNorth-East3.57 km
ReojhaSouth3.83 km
NaretaNorth4.05 km
PadariaEast4.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Menai

Menai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dangidhar, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rehli to Menai is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Menai 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 Menai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Menai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Menai

Where is Menai located?

Menai village is located in Rehli Tehsil, Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Menai?

The Gram Panchayat of Menai is Dhonai (p).

What is the pincode of Menai?

The pincode of Menai is 470227.

What is the population of Menai?

Menai had a total population of 1,091, including 592 males and 499 females.

How many households are there in Menai?

Menai had 253 households.

What is the literacy rate in Menai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Menai was 55.19%. Male literacy was 66.53% and female literacy was 41.60%.