Baran Mahgawan Village - Barhi, Katni

Baran Mahgawan is a village situated in the Barhi tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barhi and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Katni. Baranmahgavan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baran Mahgawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baran Mahgawan is 488309. The village covers a total geographical area of 1904.88 hectares and falls under the 483770 pincode. Barhi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Baran Mahgawan

As per Census 2011, Baran Mahgawan village has a total population of 4,887 people, consisting of 2,499 males and 2,388 females. The village has 1,044 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 808 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,548 literate and 2,339 illiterate residents. Additionally, 338 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,386 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Baran Mahgawan are given below:

Nearby Villages of Baran Mahgawan

Baran Mahgawan 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 Baran Mahgawan

Baran Mahgawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chandia Road, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barhi to Baran Mahgawan is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Katni to Baran Mahgawan is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baran Mahgawan

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

Health Facilities in Baran Mahgawan

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

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