Madai - Chaurai, Chhindwara

Madai is a village situated in the Chaurai tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chaurai and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Madai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madai is 494241. The village covers a total geographical area of 828.85 hectares and falls under the 480115 pincode. Chaurai Khas is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Madai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Madai

According to the 2011 Census, Madai village had a total population of 1,156 people, including 592 males and 564 females, living in 262 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.25%, with male literacy at 71.62% and female literacy at 58.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 67, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 401.

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

Nearby Villages of Madai

Madai 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 Madai

Madai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kapurdha Halt, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chaurai Khas to Madai is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Madai is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madai

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

Health Facilities in Madai

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

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