Mandla - Khirkiya, Harda

Mandla is a village situated in the Khirkiya tehsil of Harda district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khirkiya and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Harda. Mandla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mandla is 486547. The village covers a total geographical area of 780.02 hectares and falls under the 461441 pincode. Khirkiya is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Mandla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Harda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Betul Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mandla

According to the 2011 Census, Mandla village had a total population of 2,444 people, including 1,284 males and 1,160 females, living in 531 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.12%, with male literacy at 91.14% and female literacy at 68.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 454, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 161.

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

Nearby Villages of Mandla

Mandla 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 Mandla

Mandla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhiringi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khirkiya to Mandla is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Harda to Mandla is about 21 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 Mandla

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

Health Facilities in Mandla

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

FAQs about Mandla