Indian Village Directory

Mendhwan Village

Mendhwan is an inhabited village in Palghar Taluka of Thane district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 552230, the Census 2011 record lists 802 people in 124 households and the reported area is 758.13 hectares. The local references include Palghar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Palghar at about 32 km.

In short:

Mendhwan is a village in Palghar Taluka, Thane district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 552230 and 802 people in 124 households.

Village Code552230
Population802
Households124
Area758.13 hectares
Nearest TownPalghar

Detailed village profile

Mendhwan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 802 people, 758.13 hectares of reported area and Palghar as the nearest town reference for Mendhwan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Maharashtra
District Thane
Taluka Palghar
CD Block Palghar
  • Mendhwan falls under Palghar Taluka in Thane district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 552230.
  • The record lists 802 people living in 124 households.
  • The reported village area is 758.13 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Palghar.
  • 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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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Mendhwan
Census Village Code
552230
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Thane
District Census Code
517
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Palghar
Sub-district Census Code
04163
CD Block
Palghar
Households
124
Population
802
Male Population
419
Female Population
383
Sex Ratio
914.08
Area
758.13 hectares
Area
7.58 sq km
Nearest Town
Palghar
Nearest Town Distance
32 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 105.79 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.47 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0.25% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 95.26% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 100% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Mendhwan in the official administrative record. Census village code 552230 and Palghar CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
517
Sub-district Census Code
04163
Village Census Code
552230
CD Block Code
0214
CD Block Name
Palghar

Location and Distance

Palghar is the nearest town listed for Mendhwan, about 32 km away. Thane is listed as the district headquarters at about 110 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Palghar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
32 km
District Headquarter
Thane
Distance from District Headquarter
110 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Palghar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
32 km
Nearest Town
Palghar
Distance from Nearest Town
32 km
Total Geographical Area
758.13 hectares
Area
7.58 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 802 people in 124 households, with 419 male residents and 383 female residents. The average household size is 6.47, and SC share is 0.25% and ST share is 95.26% for Mendhwan. Population density works out to about 105.79 people per sq km.

Total Households
124
Total Population
802
Male Population
419
Female Population
383
Sex Ratio
914.08
Average Household Size
6.47
SC Population
2
SC Male Population
1
SC Female Population
1
SC Population Share
0.25
ST Population
764
ST Male Population
396
ST Female Population
368
ST Population Share
95.26
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Mendhwan list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Mendhwan 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
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
8.27 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Mendhwan is reported as 14 hours per day in summer and 8 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
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Mendhwan show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Grass, net sown area is 26.52 hectares and irrigated land is 26.52 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Agricultural Commodities Second
Grass
Forest Area In Hectares
709.9 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
11.77
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
1.67 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
26.52
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
26.52

Other Available Details

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

Private Others
Available
Private Others Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mendhwan village located?

Mendhwan is in Palghar Taluka of Thane district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Mendhwan village in?

Mendhwan village is in Thane district.

Which state is Mendhwan village in?

Mendhwan village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Mendhwan under?

Mendhwan comes under Palghar Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Mendhwan?

The Census village code of Mendhwan is 552230.

What is the population of Mendhwan village?

The village record lists 802 people and 124 households for Mendhwan.

How many households are in Mendhwan village?

The village record lists 124 households for Mendhwan.

What is the male and female population of Mendhwan?

The record lists 419 male residents and 383 female residents for Mendhwan.

What is the sex ratio of Mendhwan village?

The sex ratio of Mendhwan is 914.08 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Mendhwan village?

The reported geographical area of Mendhwan is 758.13 hectares.

What is the population density of Mendhwan village?

The approximate population density of Mendhwan is 105.79 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Mendhwan?

The nearest town listed for Mendhwan is Palghar, about 32 km away.

How far is Mendhwan from the district headquarters?

Mendhwan is about 110 km from Thane, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Mendhwan from the sub-district headquarters?

Mendhwan is about 32 km from Palghar, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Mendhwan?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Mendhwan.

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

For Mendhwan, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Grass, net sown area is 26.52 hectares and irrigated land is 26.52 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Mendhwan.

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.