Aranya (Deodungri) - Malhargarh, Mandsaur

Aranya (Deodungri) is a village situated in the Malhargarh tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malhargarh and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Piplia Vishniya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aranya (Deodungri) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aranya (Deodungri) is 469146. The village covers a total geographical area of 375.34 hectares and falls under the 458339 pincode. Narayangarh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Aranya (Deodungri)

According to the 2011 Census, Aranya (Deodungri) village had a total population of 798 people, including 400 males and 398 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.36%, with male literacy at 92.74% and female literacy at 63.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 182, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 24.

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

Nearby Villages of Aranya (Deodungri)

Aranya (Deodungri) 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 Aranya (Deodungri)

Aranya (Deodungri) is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Matyakheri Halt, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narayangarh to Aranya (Deodungri) is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Aranya (Deodungri) is about 30 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 Aranya (Deodungri)

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

Health Facilities in Aranya (Deodungri)

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

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