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Medha Village

Medha is an inhabited village in Vengurla Taluka of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 566642, the Census 2011 record lists 962 people in 227 households and the reported area is 185 hectares. The local references include Vengurla CD Block and the nearest town reference is Vengurla at about 40 km.

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Quick answer: Medha is a village in Vengurla Taluka, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 566642 and 962 people in 227 households.
Village Code566642
Population962
Households227
Area185 hectares
Nearest TownVengurla

Key Village Facts

Village
Medha
Census Village Code
566642
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Sindhudurg
District Census Code
529
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Vengurla
Sub-district Census Code
04279
CD Block
Vengurla
Households
227
Population
962
Male Population
479
Female Population
483
Sex Ratio
1,008.35
Area
185 hectares
Area
1.85 sq km
Nearest Town
Vengurla
Nearest Town Distance
40 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
416522
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Medha at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 962 people, 185 hectares of reported area and Vengurla as the nearest town reference for Medha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictSindhudurg
TalukaVengurla
CD BlockVengurla
  • Medha falls under Vengurla Taluka in Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 566642.
  • The record lists 962 people living in 227 households.
  • The reported village area is 185 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Vengurla.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density520 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.24 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Medha in the official administrative record. Census village code 566642 and Vengurla CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
529
Sub-district Census Code
04279
Village Census Code
566642
CD Block Code
0330
CD Block Name
Vengurla

Location and Distance

Vengurla is the nearest town listed for Medha, about 40 km away. Oras Bk. is listed as the district headquarters at about 57 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Vengurla
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
40 km
District Headquarter
Oras Bk.
Distance from District Headquarter
57 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Vengurla
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
40 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Maharashtra
Nearest Town
Vengurla
Distance from Nearest Town
40 km
Total Geographical Area
185 hectares
Area
1.85 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 962 people in 227 households, with 479 male residents and 483 female residents. The average household size is 4.24, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Medha. Population density works out to about 520 people per sq km.

Total Households
227
Total Population
962
Male Population
479
Female Population
483
Sex Ratio
1,008.35
Average Household Size
4.24
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Medha list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Medha include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
11.47 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Medha include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Medha include self-help groups and Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Medha is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 12 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Medha show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, Cashew and Fish, net sown area is 88.38 hectares and irrigated land is 88.38 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Manufacturers Commodities First
Fish
Agricultural Commodities Second
Cashew
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
1.12
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
48.48 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
30.4 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
5.15 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
88.38
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
88.38

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Medha

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
13
Banks in Matched Records
6
Matched PINs
5

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 9 69%
CRM 4 31%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 4 31%
Canara Bank 3 23%
Bank of India 2 15%
Bank of Maharashtra 2 15%
Uco Bank 1 7.7%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of India ATM 416516 Sindhudurg Vengurla Vengurla (M CL) Shiroda Naka, Bandar Road, Vengurla Shop No.3 to 7 Seawood Building, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, 416516
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 416517 Sindhudurg Vengurla Redi Redi 666 Gram Pachayat Bldg, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, 416517
State Bank of India ATM 416518 Sindhudurg Vengurla Shiroda Bypass Road Shop No 02 Mayekar Complex, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, 416518
Uco Bank ATM 416516 Sindhudurg Vengurla Vengurla (M CL) Maharashtra House No 69 Sarala Sadan Hotel Laukik Ram Maruti Road Vengurla Sindhudurg, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, 416516
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 416523 Sindhudurg Vengurla Parule Taluka-Chiplun Shirsat Bldg, Bazar Road, Patparule, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, 416523
State Bank of India ATM 416520 Sindhudurg Vengurla Kelus Prabhu Building, Bapadatewadi, Kelus, Teh.vengurla, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, 416520
State Bank of India ATM 416516 Sindhudurg Vengurla Vengurla (M CL) Vengurla Sindhudurg Sbi Vengurla, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, 416516
State Bank of India ATM 416523 Sindhudurg Vengurla Parule Narayan Smruti, A/P Parula Vengurla Taluka Parula, Vengurla Taluk, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, 416523

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Medha village located?

Medha is in Vengurla Taluka of Sindhudurg district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Medha village in?

Medha village is in Sindhudurg district.

Which state is Medha village in?

Medha village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Medha under?

Medha comes under Vengurla Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Medha?

The Census village code of Medha is 566642.

What is the population of Medha village?

The village record lists 962 people and 227 households for Medha.

How many households are in Medha village?

The village record lists 227 households for Medha.

What is the male and female population of Medha?

The record lists 479 male residents and 483 female residents for Medha.

What is the sex ratio of Medha village?

The sex ratio of Medha is 1,008.35 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Medha village?

The reported geographical area of Medha is 185 hectares.

What is the population density of Medha village?

The approximate population density of Medha is 520 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Medha?

The nearest town listed for Medha is Vengurla, about 40 km away.

How far is Medha from the district headquarters?

Medha is about 57 km from Oras Bk., the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Medha from the sub-district headquarters?

Medha is about 40 km from Vengurla, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Medha?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Medha.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Medha?

For Medha, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, Cashew and Fish, net sown area is 88.38 hectares and irrigated land is 88.38 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Medha?

The page shows 13 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Medha. These records include 6 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Medha.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.