Medha - Vengurla, Sindhudurg

Medha is a village situated in the Vengurla tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vengurla and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Medha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Medha is 566642. The village covers a total geographical area of 185 hectares and falls under the 416523 pincode. Vengurla is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Medha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sawantwadi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Medha

According to the 2011 Census, Medha village had a total population of 962 people, including 479 males and 483 females, living in 227 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.16%, with male literacy at 96.72% and female literacy at 87.73%.

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

Nearby Villages of Medha

Medha 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 Medha

Public transport in the Medha is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kudal, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vengurla to Medha is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Medha is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Medha

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

Health Facilities in Medha

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

FAQs about Medha