Mahua - Lahar, Bhind

Mahua is a village situated in the Lahar tehsil of Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahar and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Bhind. Mahuaa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahua is 453598. The village covers a total geographical area of 408 hectares and falls under the 477445 pincode. Lahar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Mahua

According to the 2011 Census, Mahua village had a total population of 1,182 people, including 657 males and 525 females, living in 283 households. The sex ratio was 799 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.08%, with male literacy at 85.48% and female literacy at 66.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 285.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahua

Mahua 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 Mahua

Public transport in the Mahua is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Konch, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lahar to Mahua is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhind to Mahua is about 65 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 Mahua

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

Health Facilities in Mahua

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

FAQs about Mahua