Balaheda (Dhani) - Malhargarh, Mandsaur

Balaheda (Dhani) is a village situated in the Malhargarh tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 56 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malhargarh and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Piplia Raisingh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balaheda (Dhani) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balaheda (Dhani) is 469301. The village covers a total geographical area of 222.61 hectares and falls under the 458558 pincode. Narayangarh is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Balaheda (Dhani) 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 Balaheda (Dhani)

According to the 2011 Census, Balaheda (Dhani) village had a total population of 832 people, including 437 males and 395 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.30%, with male literacy at 79.55% and female literacy at 46.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46.

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

Nearby Villages of Balaheda (Dhani)

Balaheda (Dhani) 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 Balaheda (Dhani)

Balaheda (Dhani) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mandasor, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narayangarh to Balaheda (Dhani) is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Balaheda (Dhani) is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balaheda (Dhani)

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

Health Facilities in Balaheda (Dhani)

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

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