Malhara - Prabhatpttan, Betul

Malhara is a village situated in the Prabhatpttan tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from Multai and around 67 km from Betul. Nimboti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malhara is 486347. The village covers a total geographical area of 1053.71 hectares and falls under the 460663 pincode. Multai is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Malhara

According to the 2011 Census, Malhara village had a total population of 684 people, including 360 males and 324 females, living in 153 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.91%, with male literacy at 76.07% and female literacy at 52.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 201, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 350.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population684360324
Child Population (0–6 yrs)975542
Scheduled Castes (SC)20111091
Scheduled Tribes (ST)350176174
Literate Population381232149
Illiterate Population303128175

Nearby Villages of Malhara

Malhara 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)
GhatbirolyNorth-East2.72 km
NimbotiNorth-West2.88 km
ChichandaWest3.02 km
KhambaraSouth-East3.78 km
ChilhatiSouth-West4.51 km
Hatnapur (hathnapur)North-West5.12 km
MandviSouth5.24 km
DahargaonWest5.90 km
BarkhedNorth6.14 km
Khedideo NalaEast6.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Malhara

Public transport in the Malhara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chichonda, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Multai to Malhara is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Malhara is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malhara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Malhara

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

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

FAQs about Malhara

Where is Malhara located?

Malhara village is located in Prabhatpttan Tehsil, Betul district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Malhara?

The Gram Panchayat of Malhara is Nimboti.

What is the pincode of Malhara?

The pincode of Malhara is 460663.

What is the population of Malhara?

Malhara had a total population of 684, including 360 males and 324 females.

How many households are there in Malhara?

Malhara had 153 households.

What is the literacy rate in Malhara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Malhara was 64.91%. Male literacy was 76.07% and female literacy was 52.84%.