Balagudha - Malhargarh, Mandsaur

Balagudha is a village situated in the Malhargarh tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malhargarh and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Balagura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balagudha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balagudha is 469197. The village covers a total geographical area of 766.96 hectares and falls under the 458664 pincode. Narayangarh is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Balagudha 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 Balagudha

According to the 2011 Census, Balagudha village had a total population of 2,612 people, including 1,327 males and 1,285 females, living in 613 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.92%, with male literacy at 91.96% and female literacy at 63.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 367, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 78.

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

Nearby Villages of Balagudha

Balagudha 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 Balagudha

Balagudha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Piplia, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narayangarh to Balagudha is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Balagudha is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balagudha

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

Health Facilities in Balagudha

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

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