Mahuwa - Sitamau, Mandsaur

Mahuwa is a village situated in the Sitamau tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sitamau and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Mahuwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahuwa is 469885. The village covers a total geographical area of 930.21 hectares and falls under the 458990 pincode. Sitamau is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Mahuwa 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 Mahuwa

According to the 2011 Census, Mahuwa village had a total population of 2,313 people, including 1,197 males and 1,116 females, living in 536 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.44%, with male literacy at 82.45% and female literacy at 57.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 692.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahuwa

Mahuwa 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 Mahuwa

Mahuwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Suwasra, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitamau to Mahuwa is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Mahuwa is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahuwa

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

Health Facilities in Mahuwa

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

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