Medi, India Explained

Medi
Other Name:Medi [Village of Dawn]
Settlement Type:village
Pushpin Map:India Rajasthan#India
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Rajasthan, India
Coordinates:26.5833°N 76.9°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Rajasthan
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Gangapur
Established Title:Established
Established Date:1669
Government Type:Panchayati raj (India)
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Total:3000
Population As Of:2011
Population Density Km2:60
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Hindi
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:322219
Area Code Type:Telephone code
Area Code:07463
Registration Plate:Rj 25
Blank1 Name Sec1:Nearest city
Blank1 Info Sec1:Hindaun City
Blank2 Name Sec1:Sex ratio
Blank2 Info Sec1:990/1000 /
Blank3 Name Sec1:Literacy
Blank3 Info Sec1:80%
Blank4 Name Sec1:Lok Sabha constituency
Blank4 Info Sec1:Sawai Madhopur [Sri Namo Narayan Meena]
Blank5 Name Sec1:Vidhan Sabha constituency
Blank5 Info Sec1:Gangapur City [Sri Ramkesh Meena]
Iso Code:RJ-IN

Medi is a village in Wazirpur in Gangapur City District in the Indian state of Rajasthan.

Geography

Medi village is located near the Gambhir river and covers an area of about 16 square kilometers.

The nearest towns are Wazirpur and Shri Mahabir ji . Shri Mahaveer is 10 kilometers away.

Medi is closely associated with nearby Katkad village. They are often referred to together as Katkad-Medi. Other nearby villages include Khandip, Fulwada, Chhitar ki Jhopadi, Gurja, and Meena Baroda and Vadoli.

Demographics

In 2011, its population was nearly 5000 people. The population density is 60/sq km (155/sq mi). The sex ratio is 990/1000 ♂/♀. The literacy rate is 80%.

Most of the families residing there belong to the Meena community, also known as Dudawat & Sapawat, amongst others including Swarnkar, Brahmin, Baniya, Kohli, Kumar and Muslim groups.

Education

There is one senior secondary school and three private schools. Many villagers are teachers.

Economy

The primary occupation of Medi citizens is agriculture, but many managers, doctors, and engineers live there. Major crops are Mirchi, Sarson, Bajra and wheat. The quality of Mirchi produced in this region is famous all over Rajasthan.

Other occupations include patwaris, J.En, X.Enrailway employees and even I.A.S Officers.

History

The village Medi was founded in 1669 by two brothers from Madhya Pradesh, Sabalgarh district.

Transport

The nearest railway station is Khandip Railway Station, which is about seven kilometers away.

Facilities

Medi Village has many facilities. There is a branch of SBI bank with ATM near the main temple. A medical dispensary, a post office and a playground are available.

Temples

More than eight temples are found in the village. The temple dedicated to god Narasimha also called Thakur Ji Ka Mandir by the locals, is located in the village center. Other temples include Kad dev Baba, a Hanuman Ji temple, Bhairon baba and Mahadevan Ji temple. Two temples belong to Kad Dev Ji. One is situated on the bank of Gambhir river.

Culture

The main religious festivals are Deepawali, Holi, Gangaur, Teej, Gogaji, Makar Sankranti and Janmashtami, as the main religion is Hinduism. Rajasthan's desert festival is celebrated. This festival is held once a year during winter. Dressed in brilliantly-hued costumes, the people of the desert dance and sing ballads of valor, romance and tragedy. Fairs supply snake charmers, puppeteers, acrobats and folk performers. Camels play a role in this festival.

Schools

Among the local schools are: