Mathmath - Petlawad, Jhabua

Mathmath is a village situated in the Petlawad tehsil of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Petlawad and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Jhabua. Mathmath village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mathmath is 504261. The village covers a total geographical area of 1333.04 hectares and falls under the 457770 pincode. Petlawad is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Mathmath

As per Census 2011, Mathmath village has a total population of 2,571 people, consisting of 1,314 males and 1,257 females. The village has 532 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 513 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 975 literate and 1,596 illiterate residents. Additionally, 64 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,214 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mathmath are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5711,3141,257
Child Population (0–6 yrs)513270243
Scheduled Castes (SC)643331
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2,2141,1361,078
Literate Population975644331
Illiterate Population1,596670926

Nearby Villages of Mathmath

Mathmath 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)
HadmatyaSouth-East2.36 km
DeogarhEast2.62 km
KamthiyaNorth-East2.69 km
Banya KhedaNorth-East2.79 km
HimmatgarhSouth-East3.28 km
MandanWest3.46 km
GunawadNorth3.51 km
SuthwadiaWest4.81 km
KundiapadaSouth4.90 km
BoriapadaWest5.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mathmath

Mathmath is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Raoti, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Petlawad to Mathmath is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhabua to Mathmath is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mathmath

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mathmath

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Mathmath

Where is Mathmath located?

Mathmath village is located in Petlawad Tehsil, Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mathmath?

Mathmath is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mathmath?

The pincode of Mathmath is 457770.

What is the population of Mathmath?

Mathmath has a total population of 2,571, including 1,314 males and 1,257 females.

How many households are there in Mathmath?

There are 532 households in Mathmath.

What is the literacy rate in Mathmath?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mathmath is 37.92%. Male literacy is 49.01% and female literacy is 26.33%.