Mendh - Patan, Satara

Mendh is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Mendh Jadhavwadi serves as the Village Panchayat for Mendh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mendh is 564410. The village covers a total geographical area of 309.96 hectares and falls under the 415112 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Mendh

According to the 2011 Census, Mendh village had a total population of 964 people, including 428 males and 536 females, living in 254 households. The sex ratio was 1,252 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.95%, with male literacy at 83.76% and female literacy at 58.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 79, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Mendh

Mendh 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 Mendh

Mendh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shirravde, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Mendh is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Mendh is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mendh

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

Health Facilities in Mendh

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

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