Mahana - Isagarh, Ashoknagar

Mahana is a village situated in the Isagarh tehsil of Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Isagarh and around 13 km from the district headquarters in Ashoknagar. Mahana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahana is 500125. The village covers a total geographical area of 474 hectares and falls under the 473335 pincode. Ashoknagar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Mahana

According to the 2011 Census, Mahana village had a total population of 1,225 people, including 655 males and 570 females, living in 233 households. The sex ratio was 870 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.51%, with male literacy at 84.81% and female literacy at 62.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 173.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,225655570
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1548965
Scheduled Castes (SC)1739083
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population798480318
Illiterate Population427175252

Nearby Villages of Mahana

Mahana 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChhailaiNorth1.63 km
TarawaliSouth-West1.91 km
Amahi Nai SarayNorth-West2.05 km
PataiNorth-East2.47 km
FuteraSouth-East2.67 km
Khera LaloiSouth-East2.92 km
Bamooriya Nai SarayWest3.23 km
BadagaonSouth-West3.51 km
DhurraNorth3.98 km
RuhanaNorth-East4.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahana

Mahana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ashok Nagar, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 128.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ashoknagar to Mahana is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahana

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Mahana

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mahana

Where is Mahana located?

Mahana village is located in Isagarh Tehsil, Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahana?

Mahana is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mahana?

The pincode of Mahana is 473335.

What is the population of Mahana?

Mahana had a total population of 1,225, including 655 males and 570 females.

How many households are there in Mahana?

Mahana had 233 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mahana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahana was 74.51%. Male literacy was 84.81% and female literacy was 62.97%.