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°59′13″N 84°26′17″E / 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
editThe village is well known for the Mahendranath Temple.[9] This temple was built by King Mahendrabir Vikram Sahdev of Nepal.[citation needed] The village is located near to Daha River.[10]
Geography
editAccording 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.[11]
Demographics
editThe 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.[12]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Ramgarh Panchayat". siwan.nic.in. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ "Ramgarh, Siswan - Wowsome". wowsome.com.
- ^ a b "Area of Mehdar Village". vill.co.in. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ "Sea Level of Mehndar Village". freemaptools.com. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ "Population of Mehndar Village - District Census Handbook 2011" (PDF). censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ "Summary Report of Menhdar Village". villagedatabase. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ "Mehndar Village". siwan.nic.in. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ "Nitish performs 'Rudrabhisheka' - Mahendra Nath Temple, Siwan". IndiaToday.in. India Today. 16 February 2010.
- ^ "Mahendra Nath Temple | Saran Division, Bihar | India". sarandivision.bih.nic.in. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ^ "Mehdar Mahotsav 2018 | District Siwan, Government Of Bihar | India". siwan.nic.in. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ^ "Menhdar village in Siswan taluka, Siwan, Bihar, India". vill.co.in. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ^ "DISTRICT CENSUS HANDBOOK - Census of India" (PDF). www.censusindia.gov.in. Census of India. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
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