Mahkepar - Tirodi, Balaghat

Mahkepar is a village situated in the Tirodi tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. Mahakepar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahkepar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahkepar is 497322. The village covers a total geographical area of 1216.95 hectares and falls under the 481449 pincode. Katangi is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Mahkepar 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 Mahkepar

As per Census 2011, Mahkepar village has a total population of 5,012 people, consisting of 2,502 males and 2,510 females. The village has 1,161 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 641 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,065 literate and 1,947 illiterate residents. Additionally, 578 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 446 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahkepar

Mahkepar 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 Mahkepar

Mahkepar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dongri Buzurg, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katangi to Mahkepar is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Mahkepar is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahkepar

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

Health Facilities in Mahkepar

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

FAQs about Mahkepar