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 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 Medhwa

According to the 2011 Census, Medhwa village had a total population of 437 people, including 214 males and 223 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.57%, with male literacy at 86.59% and female literacy at 69.11%.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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