Muar - Barghat, Seoni

Muar is a village situated in the Barghat tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barghat and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Vijaypanikalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muar is 496941. The village covers a total geographical area of 396.92 hectares and falls under the 480667 pincode. Barghat is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Muar

According to the 2011 Census, Muar village had a total population of 736 people, including 375 males and 361 females, living in 190 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.90%, with male literacy at 63.64% and female literacy at 47.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 403.

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 Population736375361
Child Population (0–6 yrs)834538
Scheduled Castes (SC)1899
Scheduled Tribes (ST)403204199
Literate Population365210155
Illiterate Population371165206

Nearby Villages of Muar

Muar 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)
TetmaEast2.15 km
Chimna KhariSouth3.00 km
BhatekhariNorth-West3.14 km
JaonaNorth-West3.46 km
MahrapipariyaWest4.12 km
SeluwakhurdNorth4.45 km
MalaraSouth5.50 km
SilghatEast5.81 km
RampuriNorth-West5.90 km
DhobisarraSouth-East6.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Muar

Muar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kaniwara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barghat to Muar is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Muar is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Muar

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

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

Health Facilities in Muar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Muar

Where is Muar located?

Muar village is located in Barghat Tehsil, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Muar?

The Gram Panchayat of Muar is Vijaypanikalan.

What is the pincode of Muar?

The pincode of Muar is 480667.

What is the population of Muar?

Muar had a total population of 736, including 375 males and 361 females.

How many households are there in Muar?

Muar had 190 households.

What is the literacy rate in Muar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Muar was 55.90%. Male literacy was 63.64% and female literacy was 47.99%.