Medhan - Sakaldiha, Chandauli

Medhan is a village situated in the Sakaldiha tehsil of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakaldiha and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Chandauli. Medhan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Medhan is 207016. The village covers a total geographical area of 352.33 hectares and falls under the 232105 pincode. Chandauli is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

Medhan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Saiyadraja Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandauli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Medhan

According to the 2011 Census, Medhan village had a total population of 2,834 people, including 1,432 males and 1,402 females, living in 404 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.86%, with male literacy at 83.47% and female literacy at 53.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 614, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Medhan

Medhan 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 Medhan

Public transport in the Medhan is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bahora Chandil, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandauli to Medhan is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandauli to Medhan is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Medhan

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

Health Facilities in Medhan

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

FAQs about Medhan