Mahudi - Sonkatch, Dewas

Mahudi is a village situated in the Sonkatch tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sonkatch and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Kankadda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahudi is 473438. The village covers a total geographical area of 240.19 hectares and falls under the 455115 pincode. Sonkatch is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Mahudi

According to the 2011 Census, Mahudi village had a total population of 575 people, including 293 males and 282 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.68%, with male literacy at 84.71% and female literacy at 49.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58.

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 Population575293282
Child Population (0–6 yrs)803842
Scheduled Castes (SC)583028
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population335216119
Illiterate Population24077163

Nearby Villages of Mahudi

Mahudi 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)
GunaiNorth-West1.24 km
NaranaNorth-East1.73 km
JangipurSouth1.78 km
BudangaonSouth-East2.08 km
BolasaWest2.12 km
KankaddaWest2.22 km
KhonpeerpipalyaNorth-East2.49 km
MagariyaNorth-East2.70 km
PipalyakhurdSouth-West2.79 km
JalodiyaSouth3.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahudi

Mahudi 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 Dewas, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonkatch to Mahudi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Mahudi is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahudi

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

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

Health Facilities in Mahudi

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

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

FAQs about Mahudi

Where is Mahudi located?

Mahudi village is located in Sonkatch Tehsil, Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahudi?

The Gram Panchayat of Mahudi is Kankadda.

What is the pincode of Mahudi?

The pincode of Mahudi is 455115.

What is the population of Mahudi?

Mahudi had a total population of 575, including 293 males and 282 females.

How many households are there in Mahudi?

Mahudi had 99 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mahudi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahudi was 67.68%. Male literacy was 84.71% and female literacy was 49.58%.