Gudhna Mal - Chhapara, Seoni

Gudhna Mal is a village situated in the Chhapara tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dungaria Chhapara and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Pratapgarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gudhna Mal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gudhna Mal is 496073. The village covers a total geographical area of 342.82 hectares and falls under the 480884 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Gudhna Mal

According to the 2011 Census, Gudhna Mal village had a total population of 697 people, including 364 males and 333 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.40%, with male literacy at 58.12% and female literacy at 46.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 467.

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

Nearby Villages of Gudhna Mal

Gudhna Mal 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 Gudhna Mal

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Gudhna Mal. The nearest railway station is Jurtara, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Gudhna Mal is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Gudhna Mal is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gudhna Mal

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

Health Facilities in Gudhna Mal

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

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