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

As per Census 2011, Paheda village has a total population of 2,494 people, consisting of 1,252 males and 1,242 females. The village has 536 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 325 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,754 literate and 740 illiterate residents. Additionally, 513 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 88 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4941,2521,242
Child Population (0–6 yrs)325160165
Scheduled Castes (SC)513266247
Scheduled Tribes (ST)884741
Literate Population1,7541,033721
Illiterate Population740219521

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Aranya (deodungri)North2.02 km
AnkaliSouth-West2.78 km
JhanyakhediEast2.87 km
KherkhedaWest2.90 km
Piplya(vishnya)North-East2.96 km
ChandwasaNorth-West3.73 km
SelawariSouth-West4.37 km
SunthodSouth-West4.41 km
KumhariWest4.61 km
KachnaraNorth-East4.69 km

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.

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 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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

FAQs about Paheda

Where is Paheda located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Paheda?

Paheda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Paheda?

The pincode of Paheda is 458339.

What is the population of Paheda?

Paheda has a total population of 2,494, including 1,252 males and 1,242 females.

How many households are there in Paheda?

There are 536 households in Paheda.

What is the literacy rate in Paheda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Paheda is 70.33%. Male literacy is 82.51% and female literacy is 58.05%.