Medhwa - Sakaldiha, Chandauli

Medhwa is a village situated in the Sakaldiha tehsil of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakaldiha and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Chandauli. Panchang Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Medhwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Medhwa is 206989. The village covers a total geographical area of 150.71 hectares and falls under the 232109 pincode. Dhanapur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Medhwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Medhwa

As per Census 2011, Medhwa village has a total population of 437 people, consisting of 214 males and 223 females. The village has 69 households and a sex ratio of 1,042 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 287 literate and 150 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Medhwa are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population437214223
Child Population (0–6 yrs)673532
Literate Population287155132
Illiterate Population1505991

Nearby Villages of Medhwa

Medhwa 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)
Gangwara Nakanwa MedhwaWest0.87 km
SuapurNorth-East1.44 km
Gangwara AmadpurWest1.59 km
KoharaSouth-West1.73 km
SonhuliSouth-East1.77 km
KhulaspurNorth-East1.80 km
ChochakpurEast1.80 km
CharipurNorth2.07 km
AmadpurWest2.39 km
SarauliNorth-West2.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Medhwa

Medhwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nandganj, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhanapur to Medhwa is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandauli to Medhwa is about 35 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 Medhwa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Medhwa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Medhwa

Where is Medhwa located?

Medhwa village is located in Sakaldiha Tehsil, Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Medhwa?

The Gram Panchayat of Medhwa is Panchang Pur.

What is the pincode of Medhwa?

The pincode of Medhwa is 232109.

What is the population of Medhwa?

Medhwa has a total population of 437, including 214 males and 223 females.

How many households are there in Medhwa?

There are 69 households in Medhwa.

What is the literacy rate in Medhwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Medhwa is 65.68%. Male literacy is 72.43% and female literacy is 59.19%.