Medha - Bhiwapur, Nagpur

Medha is a village situated in the Bhiwapur tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwapur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Medha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Medha is 536635. The village covers a total geographical area of 699.08 hectares and falls under the 441201 pincode. Pauni is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Medha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Umred Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ramtek Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Medha

According to the 2011 Census, Medha village had a total population of 803 people, including 410 males and 393 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.99%, with male literacy at 91.80% and female literacy at 79.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Medha

Medha 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 Medha

Medha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhiwapur, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pauni to Medha is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Medha is about 80 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 Medha

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

Health Facilities in Medha

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

FAQs about Medha