Mendhakuta - Thuamul Rampur, Kalahandi
Mendhakuta is a village situated in the Thuamul Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 130 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thuamul Rampur and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Talnagi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mendhakuta village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Mendhakuta is 424506. The village covers a total geographical area of 207 hectares and falls under the 766026 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 130 km away.
Mendhakuta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lanjigarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Mendhakuta
Mendhakuta 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pangana Mara | North-West | 1.93 km |
| Kuberbafla | East | 1.97 km |
| Kanasukuli | North-East | 2.61 km |
| Ghutrukhal | South-East | 2.72 km |
| Nagi | South | 3.13 km |
| Paraja Kurumuli | West | 3.21 km |
| Benakhamar | North | 3.41 km |
| Kudikudacheptaghat | East | 3.65 km |
| Dingiribandha | East | 4.39 km |
| Padepadar | North | 4.47 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Mendhakuta
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Mendhakuta. The nearest railway station is Tikiri, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.2 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 Bhawanipatna to Mendhakuta is about 130 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Mendhakuta
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mendhakuta village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Mendhakuta
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mendhakuta 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 Mendhakuta
Where is Mendhakuta located?
Mendhakuta village is located in Thuamul Rampur Tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Mendhakuta?
The Gram Panchayat of Mendhakuta is Talnagi.
What is the pincode of Mendhakuta?
The pincode of Mendhakuta is 766026.