Lunaheda - Malhargarh, Mandsaur

Lunaheda is a village situated in the Malhargarh tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malhargarh and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Lunaheda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lunaheda is 469213. The village covers a total geographical area of 725.62 hectares and falls under the 458664 pincode. Narayangarh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Lunaheda 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 Lunaheda

As per Census 2011, Lunaheda village has a total population of 1,505 people, consisting of 748 males and 757 females. The village has 335 households and a sex ratio of 1,012 females per 1,000 males. There are 152 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,099 literate and 406 illiterate residents. Additionally, 431 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Lunaheda are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,505748757
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1528171
Scheduled Castes (SC)431207224
Literate Population1,099631468
Illiterate Population406117289

Nearby Villages of Lunaheda

Lunaheda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChitakhediEast2.11 km
ChaoliSouth2.66 km
BadriNorth-East2.81 km
BabookhedaSouth3.08 km
AkyapalraEast3.63 km
MundediNorth3.68 km
BhangipipalyaEast3.99 km
RinchhaNorth-East4.27 km
UjagariyaSouth-West4.37 km
KamlyaSouth-East4.67 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lunaheda

Lunaheda 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 101.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narayangarh to Lunaheda is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Lunaheda is about 20 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 Lunaheda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Lunaheda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Lunaheda

Where is Lunaheda located?

Lunaheda village is located in Malhargarh Tehsil, Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lunaheda?

Lunaheda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Lunaheda?

The pincode of Lunaheda is 458664.

What is the population of Lunaheda?

Lunaheda has a total population of 1,505, including 748 males and 757 females.

How many households are there in Lunaheda?

There are 335 households in Lunaheda.

What is the literacy rate in Lunaheda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lunaheda is 73.02%. Male literacy is 84.36% and female literacy is 61.82%.