Mehar Wanabad - Colonelganj, Gonda

Mehar Wanabad is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Mehar Wanabad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mehar Wanabad is 174752. The village covers a total geographical area of 130.52 hectares and falls under the 271126 pincode. Gonda is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Mehar Wanabad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Katra bazar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kaiserganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mehar Wanabad

According to the 2011 Census, Mehar Wanabad village had a total population of 2,297 people, including 1,191 males and 1,106 females, living in 400 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.31%, with male literacy at 48.32% and female literacy at 33.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 242.

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

Nearby Villages of Mehar Wanabad

Mehar Wanabad 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 Mehar Wanabad

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Mehar Wanabad. The nearest railway station is Payagpur, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gonda to Mehar Wanabad is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Mehar Wanabad 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 Mehar Wanabad

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

Health Facilities in Mehar Wanabad

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

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