Mowad - Khairlanji, Balaghat

Mowad is a village situated in the Khairlanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khairlanji and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Mowad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mowad is 497501. The village covers a total geographical area of 504.47 hectares and falls under the 481337 pincode. Waraseoni is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Mowad

According to the 2011 Census, Mowad village had a total population of 1,748 people, including 868 males and 880 females, living in 396 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.23%, with male literacy at 77.76% and female literacy at 62.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 148, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Mowad

Mowad 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 Mowad

Mowad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tirora, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Waraseoni to Mowad is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Mowad is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mowad

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

Health Facilities in Mowad

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

FAQs about Mowad