Malhanwada - Bankhedi, Narmadapuram

Malhanwada is a village situated in the Bankhedi tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from Bankhedi and around 110 km from Hoshangabad. Malhanwada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malhanwada is 487985. The village covers a total geographical area of 942.7 hectares and falls under the 461990 pincode. Pipariya is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Malhanwada

According to the 2011 Census, Malhanwada village had a total population of 2,927 people, including 1,485 males and 1,442 females, living in 529 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.13%, with male literacy at 72.57% and female literacy at 53.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 374, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 419.

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

Nearby Villages of Malhanwada

Malhanwada 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 Malhanwada

Public transport in the Malhanwada is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junehta, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipariya to Malhanwada is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Malhanwada is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malhanwada

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

Health Facilities in Malhanwada

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

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