Mehandi - Asnawar, Jhalawar

Mehandi is a village situated in the Asnawar tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 28 km from Jhalrapatan and around 36 km from Jhalawar. Lawasal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mehandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mehandi is 104176. The village covers a total geographical area of 244.28 hectares and falls under the 326021 pincode. Jhalrapatan is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Mehandi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manohar thana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mehandi

According to the 2011 Census, Mehandi village had a total population of 293 people, including 146 males and 147 females, living in 55 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.38%, with male literacy at 69.70% and female literacy at 30.77%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 232.

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

Nearby Villages of Mehandi

Mehandi 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 Mehandi

Mehandi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jhalawar Road, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalrapatan to Mehandi is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Mehandi is about 36 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 Mehandi

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

Health Facilities in Mehandi

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

FAQs about Mehandi