Mandhal - Tumsar, Bhandara

Mandhal is a village situated in the Tumsar tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tumsar and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Mandhal village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mandhal is 536789. The village covers a total geographical area of 801.44 hectares and falls under the 441913 pincode. Tumsar is the nearest town, located about 9 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 2,372 people, including 1,260 males and 1,112 females, living in 494 households. The sex ratio was 883 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.59%, with male literacy at 88.88% and female literacy at 79.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 183, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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 Population2,3721,2601,112
Child Population (0–6 yrs)250136114
Scheduled Castes (SC)1839984
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321
Literate Population1,795999796
Illiterate Population577261316

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SukaliSouth-East2.74 km
DewhadiNorth-East2.80 km
KushariWest3.14 km
Paraswada(sihora)North3.25 km
RohaSouth3.26 km
StationtoliNorth3.36 km
ChargaonEast3.93 km
DhorwadaSouth-East4.22 km
KharabiNorth-West4.69 km
TudkaNorth-East4.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mandhal

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Mandhal. The nearest railway station is Mohadi Praganel, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tumsar to Mandhal is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Mandhal is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

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

FAQs about Mandhal

Where is Mandhal located?

Mandhal village is located in Tumsar Tehsil, Bhandara district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Mandhal?

Mandhal is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mandhal?

The pincode of Mandhal is 441913.

What is the population of Mandhal?

Mandhal had a total population of 2,372, including 1,260 males and 1,112 females.

How many households are there in Mandhal?

Mandhal had 494 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mandhal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mandhal was 84.59%. Male literacy was 88.88% and female literacy was 79.76%.