Mola - Khategaon, Dewas

Mola is a village situated in the Khategaon tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khategaon and around 140 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Leeli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mola is 474240. The village covers a total geographical area of 404.94 hectares and falls under the 455336 pincode. Khategaon is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Mola

According to the 2011 Census, Mola village had a total population of 924 people, including 451 males and 473 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.87%, with male literacy at 74.28% and female literacy at 49.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 103, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 499.

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 Population924451473
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1667096
Scheduled Castes (SC)1034855
Scheduled Tribes (ST)499243256
Literate Population469283186
Illiterate Population455168287

Nearby Villages of Mola

Mola 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)
JhiranyaNorth-East2.35 km
BangardaSouth-West2.43 km
SukardiSouth-East2.86 km
LeeliNorth-West3.06 km
SiralyabuzurgSouth-West3.29 km
KishanpurEast3.63 km
KumangaonNorth-West4.39 km
ChandiWest4.65 km
AmlaNorth4.65 km
ManoraNorth-East4.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mola

Mola is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 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 64.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khategaon to Mola is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Mola is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mola

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Mola

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mola

Where is Mola located?

Mola village is located in Khategaon Tehsil, Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mola?

The Gram Panchayat of Mola is Leeli.

What is the pincode of Mola?

The pincode of Mola is 455336.

What is the population of Mola?

Mola had a total population of 924, including 451 males and 473 females.

How many households are there in Mola?

Mola had 165 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mola?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mola was 61.87%. Male literacy was 74.28% and female literacy was 49.34%.