Mehi - Kashipur, Purulia

Mehi is a village situated in the Kashipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.9 km from Kashipur and around 44.3 km from Purulia. Hadalda-uparrah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mehi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mehi is 330785. The village covers a total geographical area of 488.46 hectares and falls under the 723130 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Mehi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Mehi

According to the 2011 Census, Mehi village had a total population of 2,240 people, including 1,137 males and 1,103 females, living in 450 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.37%, with male literacy at 80.24% and female literacy at 54.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,728.

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

Nearby Villages of Mehi

Mehi 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 Mehi

Mehi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Indrabil, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Mehi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Mehi is about 44.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mehi

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

Health Facilities in Mehi

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

FAQs about Mehi