Mechuka - Mankapur, Gonda

Mechuka is a village situated in the Mankapur tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mankapur and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Deoria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mechuka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mechuka is 175529. The village covers a total geographical area of 147.29 hectares and falls under the 271302 pincode. Mankapur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Mechuka 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 Mankapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gonda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mechuka

According to the 2011 Census, Mechuka village had a total population of 703 people, including 378 males and 325 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 860 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.33%, with male literacy at 48.47% and female literacy at 26.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80.

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

Nearby Villages of Mechuka

Mechuka 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 Mechuka

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Mechuka. The nearest railway station is Mankapur Jn, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mankapur to Mechuka is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Mechuka is about 38 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 Mechuka

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

Health Facilities in Mechuka

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

FAQs about Mechuka