Molakhedikhurd - Shamgarh, Mandsaur

Molakhedikhurd is a village situated in the Shamgarh tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shamgarh and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Molakhedi Khurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Molakhedikhurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Molakhedikhurd is 469468. The village covers a total geographical area of 590.47 hectares and falls under the 458883 pincode. Shamgarh is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Molakhedikhurd village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Suwasra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandsour Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Molakhedikhurd

As per Census 2011, Molakhedikhurd village has a total population of 1,109 people, consisting of 553 males and 556 females. The village has 229 households and a sex ratio of 1,005 females per 1,000 males. There are 178 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 600 literate and 509 illiterate residents. Additionally, 109 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,109553556
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1789385
Scheduled Castes (SC)1095455
Literate Population600376224
Illiterate Population509177332

Nearby Villages of Molakhedikhurd

Molakhedikhurd 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)
MordiEast2.18 km
BalodaNorth-East2.42 km
PipalyaSouth-East2.53 km
LakhamakhediEast3.86 km
AkyamediSouth-West4.13 km
UmariyaNorth-East4.32 km
ParasaliSouth-East4.61 km
KothadiEast4.87 km
SesadiWest5.23 km
BhadkaSouth-East5.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Molakhedikhurd

Molakhedikhurd is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Shamgarh, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shamgarh to Molakhedikhurd is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Molakhedikhurd is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Molakhedikhurd

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

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

Health Facilities in Molakhedikhurd

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Molakhedikhurd 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 Molakhedikhurd

Where is Molakhedikhurd located?

Molakhedikhurd village is located in Shamgarh Tehsil, Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Molakhedikhurd?

The Gram Panchayat of Molakhedikhurd is Molakhedi Khurd.

What is the pincode of Molakhedikhurd?

The pincode of Molakhedikhurd is 458883.

What is the population of Molakhedikhurd?

Molakhedikhurd has a total population of 1,109, including 553 males and 556 females.

How many households are there in Molakhedikhurd?

There are 229 households in Molakhedikhurd.

What is the literacy rate in Molakhedikhurd?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Molakhedikhurd is 54.10%. Male literacy is 67.99% and female literacy is 40.29%.