Mendhegaon - Pauni, Bhandara

Mendhegaon is a village situated in the Pauni tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pauni and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Mendhegaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mendhegaon is 537400. The village covers a total geographical area of 405.43 hectares and falls under the 441910 pincode. Pauni is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Mendhegaon

According to the 2011 Census, Mendhegaon village had a total population of 878 people, including 429 males and 449 females, living in 215 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.41%, with male literacy at 82.26% and female literacy at 68.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 314.

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

Nearby Villages of Mendhegaon

Mendhegaon 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 Mendhegaon

Mendhegaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhuyar Halt, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pauni to Mendhegaon is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Mendhegaon is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mendhegaon

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

Health Facilities in Mendhegaon

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

FAQs about Mendhegaon