Mahgawan - Gairatganj, Raisen

Mahgawan is a village situated in the Gairatganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairatgang and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Tekapar Khodi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahgawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahgawan is 484007. The village covers a total geographical area of 462.4 hectares and falls under the 464884 pincode. Gairatganj is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Mahgawan

As per Census 2011, Mahgawan village has a total population of 619 people, consisting of 318 males and 301 females. The village has 136 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 107 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 401 literate and 218 illiterate residents. Additionally, 355 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 22 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahgawan

Mahgawan 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 Mahgawan

Mahgawan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sorai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gairatganj to Mahgawan is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Mahgawan is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahgawan

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

Health Facilities in Mahgawan

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

FAQs about Mahgawan