Mathni - Kannod, Dewas

Mathni is a village situated in the Kannod tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kannod and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Pipalda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mathni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mathni is 473746. The village covers a total geographical area of 980.68 hectares and falls under the 455332 pincode. Kannod is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Mathni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dewas Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Mathni

According to the 2011 Census, Mathni village had a total population of 1,189 people, including 607 males and 582 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.69%, with male literacy at 43.15% and female literacy at 26.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 297, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 220.

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

Nearby Villages of Mathni

Mathni 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 Mathni

Mathni is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Harda, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kannod to Mathni is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Mathni is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mathni

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

Health Facilities in Mathni

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

FAQs about Mathni