Motapala - Petlawad, Jhabua

Motapala is a village situated in the Petlawad tehsil of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Petlawad and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Jhabua. Barvet serves as the Gram Panchayat for Motapala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Motapala is 504324. The village covers a total geographical area of 65.73 hectares and falls under the 457770 pincode. Petlawad is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Motapala

According to the 2011 Census, Motapala village had a total population of 277 people, including 140 males and 137 females, living in 59 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.58%, with male literacy at 62.10% and female literacy at 35.71%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 263.

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

Nearby Villages of Motapala

Motapala 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 Motapala

Motapala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bamnia, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Petlawad to Motapala is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhabua to Motapala is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Motapala

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

Health Facilities in Motapala

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

FAQs about Motapala