Maujan - Prithvipur, Niwari

Maujan is a village situated in the Prithvipur tehsil of Niwari district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from Prithvipur and around 72 km from Tikamgarh. Dhilla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maujan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maujan is 456558. The village covers a total geographical area of 247.41 hectares and falls under the 472246 pincode. Prithvipur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Maujan

According to the 2011 Census, Maujan village had a total population of 461 people, including 246 males and 215 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 874 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.13%, with male literacy at 79.90% and female literacy at 44.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 75.

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

Nearby Villages of Maujan

Maujan 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 Maujan

Maujan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barwa Sagar, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Prithvipur to Maujan is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tikamgarh to Maujan is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maujan

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

Health Facilities in Maujan

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

FAQs about Maujan