Mendhagad - Karanja, Wardha
Mendhagad is a village situated in the Karanja tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanja and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Sawardoh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mendhagad village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Mendhagad is 533537. The village covers a total geographical area of 171.3 hectares and falls under the 442203 pincode.
Mendhagad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arvi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Wardha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Mendhagad
Mendhagad 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ajanadevi | South | 1.63 km |
| Nara | East | 2.67 km |
| Pardi Heti | South-West | 2.92 km |
| Sawardoh | North | 3.01 km |
| Ridhapur | North-West | 4.37 km |
| Rajani | South | 4.54 km |
| Belgaon | North | 4.62 km |
| Godhani | East | 4.67 km |
| Pardi | West | 4.73 km |
| Khapari | North | 5.16 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Mendhagad
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Mendhagad. The nearest railway station is Katol, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Wardha to Mendhagad is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Mendhagad
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mendhagad village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Mendhagad
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mendhagad village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Mendhagad
Where is Mendhagad located?
Mendhagad village is located in Karanja Tehsil, Wardha district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Mendhagad?
The Gram Panchayat of Mendhagad is Sawardoh.
What is the pincode of Mendhagad?
The pincode of Mendhagad is 442203.