Mendadi - Mhasla, Raigad

Mendadi is a village situated in the Mhasla tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 69 km from Mhasla and around 100 km from Alibag. Mendadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mendadi is 554884. The village covers a total geographical area of 374 hectares and falls under the 402105 pincode. Shrivardhan is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Mendadi

As per Census 2011, Mendadi village has a total population of 1,933 people, consisting of 900 males and 1,033 females. The village has 419 households and a sex ratio of 1,147 females per 1,000 males. There are 273 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,374 literate and 559 illiterate residents. Additionally, 28 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 498 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,9339001,033
Child Population (0–6 yrs)273142131
Scheduled Castes (SC)281216
Scheduled Tribes (ST)498237261
Literate Population1,374690684
Illiterate Population559210349

Nearby Villages of Mendadi

Mendadi 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)
KhanloshiNorth-West1.65 km
BhaveWest1.90 km
WaralNorth-East2.15 km
GondgharNorth-West2.50 km
KharshetSouth-West2.61 km
KapoliSouth-West3.23 km
ShisteSouth-West3.36 km
KalsuriNorth3.39 km
KudkiNorth-West3.78 km
KharsaiSouth-East3.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mendadi

Mendadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Indapur, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shrivardhan to Mendadi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Mendadi is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mendadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mendadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Mendadi

Where is Mendadi located?

Mendadi village is located in Mhasla Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mendadi?

Mendadi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mendadi?

The pincode of Mendadi is 402105.

What is the population of Mendadi?

Mendadi has a total population of 1,933, including 900 males and 1,033 females.

How many households are there in Mendadi?

There are 419 households in Mendadi.

What is the literacy rate in Mendadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mendadi is 71.08%. Male literacy is 76.67% and female literacy is 66.21%.