Mitera - Shujalpur, Shajapur

Mitera is a village situated in the Shujalpur tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shujalpur and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Mitera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mitera is 473001. The village covers a total geographical area of 429 hectares and falls under the 465227 pincode. Akodia is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Mitera 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 Mitera

According to the 2011 Census, Mitera village had a total population of 1,456 people, including 752 males and 704 females, living in 287 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.14%, with male literacy at 92.02% and female literacy at 56.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 364, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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 Population1,456752704
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1818893
Scheduled Castes (SC)364184180
Scheduled Tribes (ST)18108
Literate Population958611347
Illiterate Population498141357

Nearby Villages of Mitera

Mitera 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)
PenwchiEast1.63 km
AmlawatiSouth-West1.73 km
Chauki MuridpurNorth-East2.39 km
DhananaWest2.46 km
KamapurNorth-West2.64 km
MisarkhediSouth-West2.73 km
KadwalaNorth3.17 km
ModipurNorth-West3.28 km
AjgaripurEast3.30 km
Chouki ShahpurNorth3.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mitera

Mitera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Akodia, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akodia to Mitera is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Mitera is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mitera

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mitera

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Mitera

Where is Mitera located?

Mitera village is located in Shujalpur Tehsil, Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Mitera?

Mitera is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mitera?

The pincode of Mitera is 465227.

What is the population of Mitera?

Mitera had a total population of 1,456, including 752 males and 704 females.

How many households are there in Mitera?

Mitera had 287 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mitera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mitera was 75.14%. Male literacy was 92.02% and female literacy was 56.79%.