Malhar Garh - Mungaoli, Ashoknagar

Malhar Garh is a village situated in the Mungaoli tehsil of Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mungaoli and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Ashoknagar. Malhargarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malhar Garh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malhar Garh is 500735. The village covers a total geographical area of 1301 hectares and falls under the 473443 pincode. Mungaoli is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Malhar Garh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Malhar Garh

According to the 2011 Census, Malhar Garh village had a total population of 3,677 people, including 1,921 males and 1,756 females, living in 723 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.00%, with male literacy at 76.87% and female literacy at 62.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 716, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 438.

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

Nearby Villages of Malhar Garh

Malhar Garh 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 Malhar Garh

Malhar Garh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Semarkheri, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mungaoli to Malhar Garh is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ashoknagar to Malhar Garh is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malhar Garh

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

Health Facilities in Malhar Garh

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

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