Mehguwan - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Mehguwan is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Pipariya Mavai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mehguwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mehguwan is 490590. The village covers a total geographical area of 85.11 hectares and falls under the 487118 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Mehguwan 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 Mehguwan

According to the 2011 Census, Mehguwan village had a total population of 645 people, including 334 males and 311 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.15%, with male literacy at 93.75% and female literacy at 80.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Mehguwan

Mehguwan 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 Mehguwan

Mehguwan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shridham, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gotegaon to Mehguwan is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Mehguwan is about 47 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 Mehguwan

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

Health Facilities in Mehguwan

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

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