Mahguwan - Shahpura, Jabalpur

Mahguwan is a village situated in the Shahpura tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from Patan and around 33 km from Jabalpur. Khajri (bhamka) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahguwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahguwan is 489424. The village covers a total geographical area of 98.03 hectares and falls under the 483119 pincode. Patan is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Mahguwan

According to the 2011 Census, Mahguwan village had a total population of 205 people, including 108 males and 97 females, living in 46 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.07%, with male literacy at 85.87% and female literacy at 75.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahguwan

Mahguwan 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 Mahguwan

Mahguwan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bheraghat, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patan to Mahguwan is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Mahguwan is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahguwan

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

Health Facilities in Mahguwan

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

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