Muhatara - Bahoriband, Katni

Muhatara is a village situated in the Bahoriband tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bahoriband and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Katni. Mohtra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muhatara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muhatara is 488624. The village covers a total geographical area of 522.02 hectares and falls under the 483331 pincode. Sihora is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

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

Population of Muhatara

According to the 2011 Census, Muhatara village had a total population of 1,707 people, including 849 males and 858 females, living in 424 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.27%, with male literacy at 81.17% and female literacy at 55.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 285, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 265.

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

Nearby Villages of Muhatara

Muhatara 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 Muhatara

Muhatara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bakhleta, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sihora to Muhatara is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Katni to Muhatara 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 Muhatara

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

Health Facilities in Muhatara

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

FAQs about Muhatara