Mahedu - Pailani, Banda

Mahedu is a village situated in the Pailani tehsil of Banda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from Banda and around 30 km from Banda. Mahedu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahedu is 154858. The village covers a total geographical area of 636.47 hectares and falls under the 210123 pincode. Tindwari is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Mahedu

According to the 2011 Census, Mahedu village had a total population of 2,077 people, including 1,178 males and 899 females, living in 397 households. The sex ratio was 763 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.36%, with male literacy at 82.01% and female literacy at 54.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 520.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahedu

Mahedu 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 Mahedu

Mahedu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Banda Jn, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tindwari to Mahedu is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Banda to Mahedu is about 30 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 Mahedu

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

Health Facilities in Mahedu

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

FAQs about Mahedu