Mauhari - Kotma, Anuppur

Mauhari is a village situated in the Kotma tehsil of Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotma and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Anuppur. Baskhali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mauhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mauhari is 501728. The village covers a total geographical area of 208.52 hectares and falls under the 484440 pincode. Kotma is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Mauhari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Anuppur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shahdol Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mauhari

According to the 2011 Census, Mauhari village had a total population of 555 people, including 262 males and 293 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 1,118 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.78%, with male literacy at 72.30% and female literacy at 54.36%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 333.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Mauhari

Mauhari is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Mauhari

Mauhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kotma, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotma to Mauhari is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anuppur to Mauhari is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mauhari

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mauhari village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Mauhari

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mauhari village are given below:

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