Malhanwada - Chhapara, Seoni

Malhanwada is a village situated in the Chhapara tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dungaria Chhapara and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Khursipar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malhanwada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malhanwada is 496062. The village covers a total geographical area of 672.07 hectares and falls under the 480884 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Malhanwada

As per Census 2011, Malhanwada village has a total population of 750 people, consisting of 372 males and 378 females. The village has 174 households and a sex ratio of 1,016 females per 1,000 males. There are 94 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 367 literate and 383 illiterate residents. Additionally, 150 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 309 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Malhanwada

Malhanwada 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 Malhanwada

Malhanwada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jurtara, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Malhanwada is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Malhanwada is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malhanwada

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

Health Facilities in Malhanwada

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

FAQs about Malhanwada