Mhow - Sonkatch, Dewas

Mhow is a village situated in the Sonkatch tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sonkatch and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Chandakhedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mhow village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mhow is 473491. The village covers a total geographical area of 423.31 hectares and falls under the 455223 pincode. Sonkatch is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Mhow

According to the 2011 Census, Mhow village had a total population of 556 people, including 297 males and 259 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 872 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.63%, with male literacy at 59.92% and female literacy at 44.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 120, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Mhow

Mhow 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 Mhow

Mhow is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dewas, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonkatch to Mhow is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Mhow is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mhow

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

Health Facilities in Mhow

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

FAQs about Mhow