Medara - Kusmi, Sidhi

Medara is a village situated in the Kusmi tehsil of Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kusmi and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Sidhi. Medra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Medara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Medara is 503283. The village covers a total geographical area of 1104.37 hectares and falls under the 486669 pincode. Majhauli is the nearest town, located about 72 km away.

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

Population of Medara

As per Census 2011, Medara village has a total population of 2,021 people, consisting of 1,028 males and 993 females. The village has 504 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 384 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 867 literate and 1,154 illiterate residents. Additionally, 149 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,553 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0211,028993
Child Population (0–6 yrs)384202182
Scheduled Castes (SC)1497574
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,553795758
Literate Population867518349
Illiterate Population1,154510644

Nearby Villages of Medara

Medara 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)
LadgarhWest2.72 km
DharamduariNorth-West3.01 km
RauhalSouth-East4.58 km
TirchuliSouth-West4.65 km
SajadolNorth-West5.05 km
KotmaSouth-East5.14 km
KamachhWest5.19 km
KodarEast5.61 km
ChagoharNorth-East5.62 km
GanjarSouth5.67 km

Transport and Connectivity of Medara

Medara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shankarpur Bhadaura, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Majhauli to Medara is about 72 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sidhi to Medara is about 82 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 Medara

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

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

Health Facilities in Medara

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

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

FAQs about Medara

Where is Medara located?

Medara village is located in Kusmi Tehsil, Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Medara?

The Gram Panchayat of Medara is Medra.

What is the pincode of Medara?

The pincode of Medara is 486669.

What is the population of Medara?

Medara has a total population of 2,021, including 1,028 males and 993 females.

How many households are there in Medara?

There are 504 households in Medara.

What is the literacy rate in Medara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Medara is 42.90%. Male literacy is 50.39% and female literacy is 35.15%.