Mendhwad - Talode, Nandurbar

Mendhwad is a village situated in the Talode tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Talode and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Nalgavon serves as the Village Panchayat for Mendhwad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mendhwad is 525392. The village covers a total geographical area of 255 hectares and falls under the 425413 pincode. Talode is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Mendhwad

According to the 2011 Census, Mendhwad village had a total population of 902 people, including 430 males and 472 females, living in 213 households. The sex ratio was 1,098 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.25%, with male literacy at 92.29% and female literacy at 76.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 892.

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

Nearby Villages of Mendhwad

Mendhwad 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 Mendhwad

Mendhwad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhekvad, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talode to Mendhwad is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Mendhwad is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mendhwad

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

Health Facilities in Mendhwad

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

FAQs about Mendhwad