Mahendra - Manjhanpur, Kaushambi

Mahendra is a village situated in the Manjhanpur tehsil of Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manjhanpur and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Kaushambi. Tiyara Jamalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahendra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahendra is 160344. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.39 hectares and falls under the 212206 pincode. Karari is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Mahendra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manjhanpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kaushambi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mahendra

According to the 2011 Census, Mahendra village had a total population of 1,221 people, including 658 males and 563 females, living in 244 households. The sex ratio was 856 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.74%, with male literacy at 57.71% and female literacy at 31.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 426.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahendra

Mahendra 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 Mahendra

Mahendra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bharwari, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karari to Mahendra is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kaushambi to Mahendra is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahendra

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

Health Facilities in Mahendra

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

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