Mala - Begamganj, Raisen

Mala is a village situated in the Begamganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Begamganj and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Mala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mala is 484059. The village covers a total geographical area of 376.95 hectares and falls under the 464881 pincode. Begamganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Mala

According to the 2011 Census, Mala village had a total population of 722 people, including 397 males and 325 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 819 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.05%, with male literacy at 73.43% and female literacy at 56.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 126, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Mala

Mala 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 Mala

Mala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gulabhganj, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Begamganj to Mala is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Mala is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mala

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

Health Facilities in Mala

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

FAQs about Mala