Mendhi - Digras, Yavatmal

Mendhi is a village situated in the Digras tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Digras and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Waimendi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mendhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mendhi is 542710. The village covers a total geographical area of 380.12 hectares and falls under the 445203 pincode. Digras is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Mendhi

According to the 2011 Census, Mendhi village had a total population of 501 people, including 245 males and 256 females, living in 124 households. The sex ratio was 1,045 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.17%, with male literacy at 94.34% and female literacy at 74.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 248.

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

Nearby Villages of Mendhi

Mendhi 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 Mendhi

Public transport in the Mendhi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Yavatmal, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digras to Mendhi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Mendhi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mendhi

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

Health Facilities in Mendhi

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

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