Malagaon - Khategaon, Dewas

Malagaon is a village situated in the Khategaon tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khategaon and around 128 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Bijapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malagaon is 474345. The village covers a total geographical area of 345.24 hectares and falls under the 455339 pincode. Khategaon is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Malagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Malagaon village had a total population of 426 people, including 220 males and 206 females, living in 86 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.67%, with male literacy at 81.18% and female literacy at 51.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 125, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 86.

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

Nearby Villages of Malagaon

Malagaon 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 Malagaon

Malagaon 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 67.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khategaon to Malagaon is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Malagaon is about 128 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malagaon

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

Health Facilities in Malagaon

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

FAQs about Malagaon