Mena - Nainwa, Bundi

Mena is a village situated in the Nainwa tehsil of Bundi district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nainwa and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Bundi. Bhajneri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mena village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mena is 093918. The village covers a total geographical area of 320 hectares and falls under the 323802 pincode. Nainwa is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Mena village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hindoli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhilwara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mena

According to the 2011 Census, Mena village had a total population of 599 people, including 303 males and 296 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.79%, with male literacy at 72.09% and female literacy at 37.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population599303296
Child Population (0–6 yrs)884543
Scheduled Castes (SC)542925
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population28018694
Illiterate Population319117202

Nearby Villages of Mena

Mena 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PaiNorth-West1.61 km
LaxmipuraWest2.22 km
BhajneriSouth2.31 km
HaripuraSouth-West2.83 km
ManpuraNorth-West3.18 km
PhuletaNorth-East3.36 km
GurjaniyanNorth-East3.79 km
Nayagaon @ RatanganjSouth-East3.96 km
Aon Ka KheraWest4.07 km
PandoolaSouth-West5.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mena

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Mena. The nearest railway station is Lakheri, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nainwa to Mena is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bundi to Mena is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mena

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Mena

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mena

Where is Mena located?

Mena village is located in Nainwa Tehsil, Bundi district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Mena?

The Gram Panchayat of Mena is Bhajneri.

What is the pincode of Mena?

The pincode of Mena is 323802.

What is the population of Mena?

Mena had a total population of 599, including 303 males and 296 females.

How many households are there in Mena?

Mena had 127 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mena?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mena was 54.79%. Male literacy was 72.09% and female literacy was 37.15%.