Paheda - Malhargarh, Mandsaur

Paheda 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. Paheda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paheda is 469153. The village covers a total geographical area of 971 hectares and falls under the 458339 pincode. Malhargarh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Paheda 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 Paheda

According to the 2011 Census, Paheda village had a total population of 2,494 people, including 1,252 males and 1,242 females, living in 536 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.87%, with male literacy at 94.60% and female literacy at 66.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 513, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 88.

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

Nearby Villages of Paheda

Paheda 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 Paheda

Paheda 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 Malhargarh, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malhargarh to Paheda is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Paheda 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 Paheda

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

Health Facilities in Paheda

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

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