Mendh Village - 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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Mendh village has a total population of 964 people, consisting of 428 males and 536 females. The village has 254 households and a sex ratio of 1,252 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 617 literate and 347 illiterate residents. Additionally, 79 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 964 428 536
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 82 34 48
Scheduled Castes (SC) 79 31 48
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 6 3 3
Literate Population 617 330 287
Illiterate Population 347 98 249

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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
WazoliSouth-East2.05 km
KuthareEast2.53 km
BhosgaonNorth-East2.71 km
UmarkanchanNorth-West2.80 km
Morewadi (kuthare)North-East2.96 km
NiviSouth-West3.36 km
DhamaniSouth-East3.86 km
DhebewadiNorth4.08 km
GhotilWest4.13 km
Ambavade Kh.North4.70 km

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.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Railway Station No Available within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mendh

Where is Mendh located?

Mendh village is located in Patan Tehsil, Satara district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mendh?

The Gram Panchayat of Mendh is Mendh Jadhavwadi.

What is the pincode of Mendh?

The pincode of Mendh is 415112.

What is the population of Mendh?

Mendh has a total population of 964, including 428 males and 536 females.

How many households are there in Mendh?

There are 254 households in Mendh.

What is the literacy rate in Mendh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mendh is 64.00%. Male literacy is 77.10% and female literacy is 53.54%.