Mala Khurd - Patan, Jabalpur

Mala Khurd is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Malakala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mala Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mala Khurd is 489601. The village covers a total geographical area of 343.98 hectares and falls under the 483113 pincode. Patan is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Mala Khurd

According to the 2011 Census, Mala Khurd village had a total population of 1,050 people, including 538 males and 512 females, living in 297 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.13%, with male literacy at 69.93% and female literacy at 49.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Mala Khurd

Mala Khurd 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 Mala Khurd

Mala Khurd is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhitoni, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patan to Mala Khurd is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Mala Khurd is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mala Khurd

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

Health Facilities in Mala Khurd

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

FAQs about Mala Khurd