Malpani - Harrai, Chhindwara

Malpani is a village situated in the Harrai tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 43 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harrai and around 124 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Churikhurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malpani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malpani is 494016. The village covers a total geographical area of 1061.15 hectares and falls under the 480224 pincode. Harrai is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Malpani

According to the 2011 Census, Malpani village had a total population of 322 people, including 159 males and 163 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.80%, with male literacy at 50.82% and female literacy at 33.58%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 322.

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

Nearby Villages of Malpani

Malpani 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 Malpani

Malpani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Karapgaon, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harrai to Malpani is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Malpani is about 124 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malpani

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

Health Facilities in Malpani

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

FAQs about Malpani