Mahuwa - Khaniyadhana, Shivpuri

Mahuwa is a village situated in the Khaniyadhana tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaniyadhana and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Mahua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahuwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahuwa is 456282. The village covers a total geographical area of 806.42 hectares and falls under the 473990 pincode. Khaniyadhana is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Mahuwa

According to the 2011 Census, Mahuwa village had a total population of 813 people, including 453 males and 360 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 795 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.93%, with male literacy at 78.55% and female literacy at 44.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 166.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahuwa

Mahuwa 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 Mahuwa

Mahuwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lukwasa, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khaniyadhana to Mahuwa is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Mahuwa is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahuwa

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

Health Facilities in Mahuwa

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

FAQs about Mahuwa