Mehgaon - Raisen

Mehgaon is a village situated in the Raisen tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from Raisen, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Mehagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mehgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mehgaon is 483754. The village covers a total geographical area of 1288.55 hectares and falls under the 464651 pincode. Raisen is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Mehgaon 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 Mehgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Mehgaon village had a total population of 2,037 people, including 1,045 males and 992 females, living in 376 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.92%, with male literacy at 83.43% and female literacy at 61.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 276, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 276.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,0371,045992
Child Population (0–6 yrs)283146137
Scheduled Castes (SC)276134142
Scheduled Tribes (ST)276142134
Literate Population1,279750529
Illiterate Population758295463

Nearby Villages of Mehgaon

Mehgaon 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)
AlamkhedaEast2.26 km
BejakhedaNorth-East2.29 km
Dhaniya Khedi KhurdNorth-West2.34 km
Tajpur SoorNorth2.46 km
Dhoba KhediWest2.56 km
GirbarSouth2.67 km
ParwariyaSouth-East3.06 km
PagneshwarWest3.18 km
UmariyaNorth-East3.51 km
Mori KodiSouth-West3.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mehgaon

Mehgaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sanchi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raisen to Mehgaon is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mehgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Mehgaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Mehgaon

Where is Mehgaon located?

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

What is the Gram Panchayat of Mehgaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Mehgaon is Mehagaon.

What is the pincode of Mehgaon?

The pincode of Mehgaon is 464651.

What is the population of Mehgaon?

Mehgaon had a total population of 2,037, including 1,045 males and 992 females.

How many households are there in Mehgaon?

Mehgaon had 376 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mehgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mehgaon was 72.92%. Male literacy was 83.43% and female literacy was 61.87%.