Martandganj - Jaora, Ratlam

Martandganj is a village situated in the Jaora tehsil of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaora and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Ratlam. Martandganj village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Martandganj is 470072. The village covers a total geographical area of 565.19 hectares and falls under the 457336 pincode. Jaora is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Martandganj

As per Census 2011, Martandganj village has a total population of 1,082 people, consisting of 547 males and 535 females. The village has 210 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 628 literate and 454 illiterate residents. Additionally, 300 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 59 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,082547535
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1155461
Scheduled Castes (SC)300146154
Scheduled Tribes (ST)593326
Literate Population628410218
Illiterate Population454137317

Nearby Villages of Martandganj

Martandganj 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)
Richha-gujarSouth2.35 km
PanthmelkiSouth-West2.57 km
PatlawadNorth-West2.85 km
RanmakhediNorth-East3.08 km
KilgariSouth-West4.22 km
PiplodiWest4.30 km
Ranayara (dewas)South4.39 km
MandwiSouth-East4.44 km
MenhadiEast4.44 km
NetawaliSouth-East5.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Martandganj

Martandganj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kachnara, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaora to Martandganj is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratlam to Martandganj is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Martandganj

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Martandganj

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Martandganj

Where is Martandganj located?

Martandganj village is located in Jaora Tehsil, Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Martandganj?

Martandganj is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Martandganj?

The pincode of Martandganj is 457336.

What is the population of Martandganj?

Martandganj has a total population of 1,082, including 547 males and 535 females.

How many households are there in Martandganj?

There are 210 households in Martandganj.

What is the literacy rate in Martandganj?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Martandganj is 58.04%. Male literacy is 74.95% and female literacy is 40.75%.