Mandha - Surgana, Nashik

Mandha is a village situated in the Surgana tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 48 km from the tehsil headquarters in Surgana and around 148 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Mandha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mandha is 549617. The village covers a total geographical area of 452.3 hectares and falls under the 422211 pincode. Wazda(gujrat) is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Mandha

According to the 2011 Census, Mandha village had a total population of 1,431 people, including 693 males and 738 females, living in 346 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.43%, with male literacy at 61.70% and female literacy at 41.73%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,429.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,431693738
Child Population (0–6 yrs)243116127
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,429693736
Literate Population611356255
Illiterate Population820337483

Nearby Villages of Mandha

Mandha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Guhi JambhulpadaSouth-East1.79 km
RaghatvihirNorth-West2.73 km
Deshmukh NagarNorth3.63 km
SundarbanNorth-East3.97 km
KukudneNorth4.70 km
SongirNorth-East4.74 km
RanjuneNorth-East5.27 km
NimbarpadaSouth-East5.27 km
RashaSouth-East5.66 km
PangarneNorth-East6.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mandha

Mandha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Waghai, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wazda(gujrat) to Mandha is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Mandha is about 148 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mandha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Mandha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mandha

Where is Mandha located?

Mandha village is located in Surgana Tehsil, Nashik district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mandha?

Mandha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mandha?

The pincode of Mandha is 422211.

What is the population of Mandha?

Mandha had a total population of 1,431, including 693 males and 738 females.

How many households are there in Mandha?

Mandha had 346 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mandha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mandha was 51.43%. Male literacy was 61.70% and female literacy was 41.73%.