Mangalaj - Gulana, Shajapur

Mangalaj is a village situated in the Gulana tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gulana and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Manglaj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mangalaj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mangalaj is 472854. The village covers a total geographical area of 966.3 hectares and falls under the 465227 pincode. Sarangpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Mangalaj

According to the 2011 Census, Mangalaj village had a total population of 3,380 people, including 1,772 males and 1,608 females, living in 616 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.34%, with male literacy at 86.87% and female literacy at 64.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,289, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Mangalaj

Mangalaj 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 Mangalaj

Mangalaj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sarangpur, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangpur to Mangalaj is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Mangalaj is about 35 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 Mangalaj

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

Health Facilities in Mangalaj

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

FAQs about Mangalaj