Mawai - Sultan-Ganj, Raisen

Mawai is a village situated in the Sultan-Ganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 52 km from Begamganj and around 85 km from Raisen. Mawai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mawai is 484172. The village covers a total geographical area of 830.03 hectares and falls under the 464886 pincode. Silwani is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Mawai 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 Mawai

According to the 2011 Census, Mawai village had a total population of 998 people, including 526 males and 472 females, living in 200 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.55%, with male literacy at 85.09% and female literacy at 64.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 85, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Mawai

Mawai 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 Mawai

Public transport in the Mawai is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ratona, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Silwani to Mawai is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Mawai is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mawai

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

Health Facilities in Mawai

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

FAQs about Mawai