Mandhal - Lakhandur, Bhandara

Mandhal is a village situated in the Lakhandur tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhandur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Mandhal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mandhal is 537450. The village covers a total geographical area of 650.95 hectares and falls under the 441803 pincode. Pauni is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Mandhal

According to the 2011 Census, Mandhal village had a total population of 2,783 people, including 1,397 males and 1,386 females, living in 645 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.23%, with male literacy at 88.06% and female literacy at 72.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 608, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 198.

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

Nearby Villages of Mandhal

Mandhal 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 Mandhal

Public transport in the Mandhal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Wadegaon, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pauni to Mandhal is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Mandhal is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mandhal

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

Health Facilities in Mandhal

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

FAQs about Mandhal