Mendhapur - Pandharpur, Solapur

Mendhapur is a village situated in the Pandharpur tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandharpur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Mendhapur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mendhapur is 562324. The village covers a total geographical area of 2242 hectares and falls under the 413304 pincode. Pandharpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Mendhapur

According to the 2011 Census, Mendhapur village had a total population of 4,703 people, including 2,492 males and 2,211 females, living in 904 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.09%, with male literacy at 83.03% and female literacy at 68.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,243, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Mendhapur

Mendhapur 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 Mendhapur

Mendhapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Babhulgoan, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandharpur to Mendhapur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Mendhapur is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mendhapur

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

Health Facilities in Mendhapur

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

FAQs about Mendhapur