Muhai - Kannod, Dewas

Muhai is a village situated in the Kannod tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from Satwas and around 100 km from Dewas. Bhilai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muhai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muhai is 473785. The village covers a total geographical area of 913.19 hectares and falls under the 455459 pincode. Satwas is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Muhai

According to the 2011 Census, Muhai village had a total population of 2,180 people, including 1,156 males and 1,024 females, living in 425 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.73%, with male literacy at 71.94% and female literacy at 44.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 150, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 420.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,1801,1561,024
Child Population (0–6 yrs)319176143
Scheduled Castes (SC)1508763
Scheduled Tribes (ST)420212208
Literate Population1,093705388
Illiterate Population1,087451636

Nearby Villages of Muhai

Muhai 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DabriSouth-East2.60 km
HatlaySouth2.73 km
KusmanyaNorth-West2.79 km
NandonEast3.72 km
BhilaiNorth3.84 km
KitiyaWest4.27 km
SiyaNorth-West4.81 km
SonkhediSouth-West4.97 km
KatkutSouth5.28 km
BarkhediEast5.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Muhai

Muhai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harda, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Satwas to Muhai is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Muhai 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 Muhai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Muhai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Muhai

Where is Muhai located?

Muhai village is located in Kannod Tehsil, Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Muhai?

The Gram Panchayat of Muhai is Bhilai.

What is the pincode of Muhai?

The pincode of Muhai is 455459.

What is the population of Muhai?

Muhai had a total population of 2,180, including 1,156 males and 1,024 females.

How many households are there in Muhai?

Muhai had 425 households.

What is the literacy rate in Muhai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Muhai was 58.73%. Male literacy was 71.94% and female literacy was 44.04%.