Mendhamal - Sindewahi, Chandrapur

Mendhamal is a village situated in the Sindewahi tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sindewahi and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Mendhamal village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mendhamal is 541037. The village covers a total geographical area of 350.8 hectares and falls under the 441222 pincode. Mul is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Mendhamal

According to the 2011 Census, Mendhamal village had a total population of 1,073 people, including 547 males and 526 females, living in 259 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.79%, with male literacy at 83.60% and female literacy at 65.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 272, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 119.

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

Nearby Villages of Mendhamal

Mendhamal 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 Mendhamal

Public transport in the Mendhamal is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sindewahi, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mul to Mendhamal is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Mendhamal is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mendhamal

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

Health Facilities in Mendhamal

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

FAQs about Mendhamal