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

As per Census 2011, Malhar Garh village has a total population of 3,677 people, consisting of 1,921 males and 1,756 females. The village has 723 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 624 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,137 literate and 1,540 illiterate residents. Additionally, 716 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 438 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Malhar Garh are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,6771,9211,756
Child Population (0–6 yrs)624326298
Scheduled Castes (SC)716369347
Scheduled Tribes (ST)438210228
Literate Population2,1371,226911
Illiterate Population1,540695845

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NanotiWest2.35 km
PadariyaSouth-East2.62 km
ShekhpurEast2.72 km
LachayaraSouth3.16 km
GhosuaNorth-East3.39 km
BamoriSouth3.61 km
Dharu KhediSouth-West3.68 km
BhyanaWest3.68 km
MaholiNorth3.79 km
RaimoodaraSouth-West3.95 km

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.

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

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

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:

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

FAQs about Malhar Garh

Where is Malhar Garh located?

Malhar Garh village is located in Mungaoli Tehsil, Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Malhar Garh?

The Gram Panchayat of Malhar Garh is Malhargarh.

What is the pincode of Malhar Garh?

The pincode of Malhar Garh is 473443.

What is the population of Malhar Garh?

Malhar Garh has a total population of 3,677, including 1,921 males and 1,756 females.

How many households are there in Malhar Garh?

There are 723 households in Malhar Garh.

What is the literacy rate in Malhar Garh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Malhar Garh is 58.12%. Male literacy is 63.82% and female literacy is 51.88%.