Mahuwan - Isagarh, Ashoknagar

Mahuwan is a village situated in the Isagarh tehsil of Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Isagarh and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Ashoknagar. Mahuan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahuwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahuwan is 500058. The village covers a total geographical area of 1857 hectares and falls under the 473335 pincode. Isagarh is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Mahuwan 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 Mahuwan

According to the 2011 Census, Mahuwan village had a total population of 1,842 people, including 959 males and 883 females, living in 394 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.29%, with male literacy at 66.79% and female literacy at 46.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 367, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 678.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahuwan

Mahuwan 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 Mahuwan

Mahuwan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badarwas, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 130.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Isagarh to Mahuwan is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ashoknagar to Mahuwan 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 Mahuwan

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

Health Facilities in Mahuwan

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

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