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

According to the 2011 Census, Mahgawan village had a total population of 836 people, including 435 males and 401 females, living in 183 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.78%, with male literacy at 81.63% and female literacy at 58.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 125, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 67.

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

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:

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