Mehgaon - Anjad, Barwani

Mehgaon is a village situated in the Anjad tehsil of Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Anjad and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Barwani. Mehgaon Deb serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mehgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mehgaon is 478280. The village covers a total geographical area of 274 hectares and falls under the 451660 pincode. Anjad is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Mehgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Mehgaon village had a total population of 1,363 people, including 709 males and 654 females, living in 306 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.76%, with male literacy at 61.40% and female literacy at 45.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 607, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 49.

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

Nearby Villages of Mehgaon

Mehgaon 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 Mehgaon

Mehgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Patal Pani, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anjad to Mehgaon is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barwani to Mehgaon is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mehgaon

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

Health Facilities in Mehgaon

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

FAQs about Mehgaon