Mendra - Manora, Washim

Mendra is a village situated in the Manora tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manora and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Mendara serves as the Village Panchayat for Mendra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mendra is 531146. The village covers a total geographical area of 891.39 hectares and falls under the 444403 pincode. Mangrulpir is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Mendra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Karanja Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mendra

According to the 2011 Census, Mendra village had a total population of 499 people, including 263 males and 236 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.93%, with male literacy at 95.69% and female literacy at 76.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 232, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 253.

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

Nearby Villages of Mendra

Mendra 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 Mendra

Mendra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Washim, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangrulpir to Mendra is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Mendra is about 40 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 Mendra

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

Health Facilities in Mendra

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

FAQs about Mendra