Mendia - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Mendia is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.2 km from Bongaon and around 56.3 km from Barasat. Akaipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mendia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mendia is 322622. The village covers a total geographical area of 126.35 hectares and falls under the 743262 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Mendia

According to the 2011 Census, Mendia village had a total population of 1,448 people, including 757 males and 691 females, living in 351 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.31%, with male literacy at 91.23% and female literacy at 78.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 668, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Mendia

Mendia 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 Mendia

Mendia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranaghat Junction, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Mendia is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Mendia is about 56.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mendia

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

Health Facilities in Mendia

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

FAQs about Mendia