Mendhekala - Kuhi, Nagpur

Mendhekala is a village situated in the Kuhi tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kuhi and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Mahasli serves as the Village Panchayat for Mendhekala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mendhekala is 536431. The village covers a total geographical area of 150.23 hectares and falls under the 441210 pincode. Umred is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Mendhekala 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 Mendhekala

According to the 2011 Census, Mendhekala village had a total population of 609 people, including 294 males and 315 females, living in 141 households. The sex ratio was 1,071 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.49%, with male literacy at 83.86% and female literacy at 66.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Mendhekala

Mendhekala 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 Mendhekala

Mendhekala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhandara Road, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umred to Mendhekala is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Mendhekala 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 Mendhekala

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

Health Facilities in Mendhekala

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

FAQs about Mendhekala