Madi - Baihar, Balaghat

Madi is a village situated in the Baihar tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 46 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baihar and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Pathari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madi is 498035. The village covers a total geographical area of 711.86 hectares and falls under the 481105 pincode. Malajkhand is the nearest town.

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

Population of Madi

As per Census 2011, Madi village has a total population of 377 people, consisting of 192 males and 185 females. The village has 86 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 84 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 121 literate and 256 illiterate residents. Additionally, 367 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Madi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population377192185
Child Population (0–6 yrs)844836
Scheduled Tribes (ST)367188179
Literate Population1216952
Illiterate Population256123133

Nearby Villages of Madi

Madi 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)
GanjaisarraNorth-East3.35 km
SonguddaWest3.37 km
MurumSouth4.12 km
GhummurEast4.21 km
LimotiNorth5.44 km
JaldaNorth-West5.70 km
BatrangaSouth5.79 km
DulhapurSouth6.49 km
AdoriSouth-East6.49 km
KorejhiriWest6.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Madi

Public transport in the Madi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balaghat Junction, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Balaghat to Madi is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Madi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Madi 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 Madi

Where is Madi located?

Madi village is located in Baihar Tehsil, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Madi?

The Gram Panchayat of Madi is Pathari.

What is the pincode of Madi?

The pincode of Madi is 481105.

What is the population of Madi?

Madi has a total population of 377, including 192 males and 185 females.

How many households are there in Madi?

There are 86 households in Madi.

What is the literacy rate in Madi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Madi is 32.10%. Male literacy is 35.94% and female literacy is 28.11%.