Mehdar
Village in Siwan, Bihar
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Mehdar or Mehndar/Menhdar is an Indian village[7] located in the Siswan block of Siwan district in Bihar, India. It's approximately 32 kilometers south of the district headquarters in Siwan. It is known for its religious significance, with a sacred Hindu place and a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Many devotees from the surrounding areas visit this temple.[8]
Mehdar
मेंहदार Menhdar or Mehndar | |
|---|---|
  Mehdar Location in Bihar  Mehdar Mehdar (India) | |
| Coordinates: 25.987°N 84.438°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State |  Bihar |
| District | Siwan district |
| Block | Siswan |
| Government | |
| • Type | Local Government |
| • Body | Panchayati Raj |
| • Panchayat | Ramgarh[1] |
| • Mukhiya | Chanda Bharati[2] |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.88 km2 (0.34 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) |
| Population (2,011 Census)[5] | |
• Total | 146 |
| • Density | 170/km2 (430/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi & English |
| • Regional | Bhojpuri |
| Demographics | |
| • Literacy[6] | 80.14% Males: 56 (80.00%) Females:61 (80.26%) |
| • Sex ratio[3] | 92 Males: 70 Females: 76 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 841203 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-BR |
| Vehicle registration | BR29 |
| Website | siwan.nic.in |
History
Geography
According to the government records, the village code of Mehdar is 232790. The total geographical area of Menhdar village is 88 Hectares. The village has 23 houses.[12]
Demographics
The 2011 Census of India recorded Menhdar village in Bihar with a population of 146, including 70 males and 76 females, spread across 23 households. The village has a notable literacy rate of 80.14%, with 56 literate males and 61 literate females.[13]
