Mendipada - Nawapur, Nandurbar

Mendipada is a village situated in the Nawapur tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nawapur and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Mendipada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mendipada is 525877. The village covers a total geographical area of 758.04 hectares and falls under the 425416 pincode. Nandurbar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Mendipada

According to the 2011 Census, Mendipada village had a total population of 1,358 people, including 685 males and 673 females, living in 252 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.03%, with male literacy at 61.11% and female literacy at 43.05%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,354.

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

Nearby Villages of Mendipada

Mendipada 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 Mendipada

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Mendipada. The nearest railway station is Bhadwad, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nandurbar to Mendipada is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Mendipada is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mendipada

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

Health Facilities in Mendipada

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

FAQs about Mendipada