Mahgawan - Silwani, Raisen

Mahgawan is a village situated in the Silwani tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Silwani and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Devri 1 serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahgawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahgawan is 484841. The village covers a total geographical area of 136.53 hectares and falls under the 464986 pincode. Silwani is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Mahgawan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Mahgawan

According to the 2011 Census, Mahgawan village had a total population of 343 people, including 176 males and 167 females, living in 62 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.35%, with male literacy at 54.86% and female literacy at 41.09%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 343.

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

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 Gadarwara, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Silwani to Mahgawan is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Mahgawan is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 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:

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