Madha - Jaisinghnagar, Shahdol

Madha is a village situated in the Jaisinghnagar tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaisinghnagar and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Jamuniha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madha is 501097. The village covers a total geographical area of 377.4 hectares and falls under the 484771 pincode. Jaisinghnagar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Madha

According to the 2011 Census, Madha village had a total population of 281 people, including 132 males and 149 females, living in 55 households. The sex ratio was 1,129 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.81%, with male literacy at 75.00% and female literacy at 47.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 194.

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

Nearby Villages of Madha

Madha 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 Madha

Madha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chhataini, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisinghnagar to Madha is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Madha is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madha

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

Health Facilities in Madha

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

FAQs about Madha