Mentalav - Nawapur, Nandurbar

Mentalav is a village situated in the Nawapur tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nawapur and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Umaran serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mentalav village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mentalav is 525852. The village covers a total geographical area of 394.12 hectares and falls under the 425418 pincode. Nawapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Mentalav 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 Mentalav

As per Census 2011, Mentalav village has a total population of 905 people, consisting of 441 males and 464 females. The village has 209 households and a sex ratio of 1,052 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 477 literate and 428 illiterate residents. Additionally, 905 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mentalav are given below:

Nearby Villages of Mentalav

Mentalav 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 Mentalav

Public transport in the Mentalav is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kolda, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nawapur to Mentalav is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Mentalav is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mentalav

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

Health Facilities in Mentalav

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

FAQs about Mentalav