Mahgawan - Bankhedi, Narmadapuram

Mahgawan is a village situated in the Bankhedi tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from Bankhedi and around 103 km from Hoshangabad. Mahangva serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahgawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahgawan is 487976. The village covers a total geographical area of 397.63 hectares and falls under the 461990 pincode. Pipariya is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Mahgawan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Mahgawan

As per Census 2011, Mahgawan village has a total population of 836 people, consisting of 435 males and 401 females. The village has 183 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 114 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 511 literate and 325 illiterate residents. Additionally, 125 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 67 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahgawan

Mahgawan 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 Mahgawan

Mahgawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bankhedi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipariya to Mahgawan is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Mahgawan is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahgawan

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

Health Facilities in Mahgawan

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

FAQs about Mahgawan