Mokalwada - Badi, Raisen

Mokalwada is a village situated in the Badi tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badi and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Mokalwada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mokalwada is 484684. The village covers a total geographical area of 736.88 hectares and falls under the 464665 pincode. Raisen is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.

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

Population of Mokalwada

As per Census 2011, Mokalwada village has a total population of 1,584 people, consisting of 818 males and 766 females. The village has 325 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 267 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 853 literate and 731 illiterate residents. Additionally, 173 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mokalwada are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,584818766
Child Population (0–6 yrs)267125142
Scheduled Castes (SC)1739281
Literate Population853520333
Illiterate Population731298433

Nearby Villages of Mokalwada

Mokalwada 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Untiya KhurdNorth-East1.39 km
Chandpura KhurdWest1.52 km
KothariSouth-East2.02 km
BhishtiWest2.14 km
JaitpuraSouth2.33 km
Samnapur KachhiNorth-West2.42 km
BerkhediEast2.62 km
DoobtalaiWest2.97 km
PeethanpurNorth-East3.06 km
KanwarNorth3.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mokalwada

Mokalwada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sobhapur, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raisen to Mokalwada is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Mokalwada is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mokalwada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mokalwada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Mokalwada

Where is Mokalwada located?

Mokalwada village is located in Badi Tehsil, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mokalwada?

Mokalwada is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mokalwada?

The pincode of Mokalwada is 464665.

What is the population of Mokalwada?

Mokalwada has a total population of 1,584, including 818 males and 766 females.

How many households are there in Mokalwada?

There are 325 households in Mokalwada.

What is the literacy rate in Mokalwada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mokalwada is 53.85%. Male literacy is 63.57% and female literacy is 43.47%.