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

As per Census 2011, Malagaon village has a total population of 426 people, consisting of 220 males and 206 females. The village has 86 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 57 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 246 literate and 180 illiterate residents. Additionally, 125 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 86 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Malagaon are given below:

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