Menda

Menda is a village located in Baudh Sadar tehsil of Baudh district in Odisha, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Baudh Sadar (tehsildar office) and 11km away from district headquarter Baudh. As per 2009 stats, Bamanda is the gram panchayat of Menda village.

Here you can discover what makes Menda unique in its vibrant Baudh Sadar-Baudh region. You’ll see Menda’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Menda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Menda is 418404. The village spans a total geographical area of 169 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 762026. Baudhgarh is nearest town to Menda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Menda village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Boudh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Menda

Population of Menda

According to the 2011 Census, Menda has a total population of about 240, with approximately 116 males and 124 females. The sex ratio is around 1068 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 26 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 29 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.33%, with male literacy at about 73.28% and female literacy near 54.03%. There are around 57 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Menda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Menda

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Menda. As per the 2011 stats, Menda had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Menda

Knowing the nearby villages of Menda helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Menda.

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