Mahyaba - Gaurihar, Chhatarpur

Mahyaba is a village situated in the Gaurihar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 48 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaurihar and around 108 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Mahyaba village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahyaba is 457475. The village covers a total geographical area of 926.08 hectares and falls under the 471525 pincode. Chandla is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Mahyaba

According to the 2011 Census, Mahyaba village had a total population of 1,239 people, including 669 males and 570 females, living in 239 households. The sex ratio was 852 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.30%, with male literacy at 73.47% and female literacy at 51.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 67.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahyaba

Mahyaba 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 Mahyaba

Mahyaba is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khurhand, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandla to Mahyaba is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Mahyaba is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahyaba

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

Health Facilities in Mahyaba

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

FAQs about Mahyaba