| Native name | मेंहदार |
|---|---|
| Other name | Menhdar or Mehndar |
| Coordinates | 25.987°N 84.438°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Bihar |
| District | Siwan district |
| Block | Siswan |
| Governing body | Panchayati Raj |
| Panchayat | Ramgarh[1] |
| Mukhiya | Chanda Bharati[2] |
| Unit pref | Metric |
| Area total | 0.88 km² |
| Elevation | 57 m |
| Population total | 146 |
| Population as of | 2,011 Census |
| Official | Hindi & English |
| Regional | Bhojpuri |
| Literacy[3] | 80.14% Males: 56 (80.00%) Females:61 (80.26%) |
| Sex ratio[4] | 92 Males: 70 Females: 76 |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 841203 |
| Registration plate | BR29 |
| Website | siwan.nic.in |
| Iso code | IN-BR |
Mehdar or Mehndar/Menhdar is an Indian village[5] 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.[6]
History
The village is well known for the Mahendranath Temple.[7] This temple was built by King Mahendrabir Vikram Sahdev of Nepal.[8] The village is located near to Daha River.[9]
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.[10]
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.[11]
See also
- Siswan
- List of villages in Siwan district
- Siwan subdivision
- Administration in Bihar
- Daraunda Assembly constituency
- Siwan Lok Sabha constituency
References
- ^ "Ramgarh Panchayat". siwan.nic.in. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ "Ramgarh, Siswan - Wowsome". wowsome.com
- ^ "Summary Report of Menhdar Village". villagedatabase. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ "Area of Mehdar Village". vill.co.in. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Mystry of Mahendra Nath Temple, Mehadar, Siwan". navbharattimes.indiatimes.com. Navbharat Times. Retrieved 2013-07-11.
- ^ "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". www.censusindia.gov.in. Census of India. Retrieved 29 April 2025.