Mawai - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Mawai is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Pipariya Mavai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mawai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mawai is 490566. The village covers a total geographical area of 1716.99 hectares and falls under the 487118 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Mawai

According to the 2011 Census, Mawai village had a total population of 634 people, including 360 males and 274 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 761 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.98%, with male literacy at 86.08% and female literacy at 65.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 431.

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

Nearby Villages of Mawai

Mawai 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 Mawai

Mawai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bikrampur, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gotegaon to Mawai is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Mawai is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mawai

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

Health Facilities in Mawai

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

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