Sunthod - Malhargarh, Mandsaur

Sunthod is a village situated in the Malhargarh tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malhargarh and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Suthod serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sunthod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sunthod is 469179. The village covers a total geographical area of 516 hectares and falls under the 458339 pincode. Malhargarh is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Sunthod 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 Sunthod

According to the 2011 Census, Sunthod village had a total population of 1,740 people, including 865 males and 875 females, living in 395 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.07%, with male literacy at 90.23% and female literacy at 62.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 412.

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

Nearby Villages of Sunthod

Sunthod 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 Sunthod

Sunthod is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Malhargarh, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malhargarh to Sunthod is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Sunthod 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 Sunthod

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

Health Facilities in Sunthod

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

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