Muhar - Pichhore, Shivpuri

Muhar is a village situated in the Pichhore tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pichhore and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Muhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muhar is 456199. The village covers a total geographical area of 1691.25 hectares and falls under the 473995 pincode. Pichhore is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Muhar 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 Muhar

According to the 2011 Census, Muhar village had a total population of 1,984 people, including 1,094 males and 890 females, living in 408 households. The sex ratio was 814 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.95%, with male literacy at 65.47% and female literacy at 42.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 411, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 298.

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

Nearby Villages of Muhar

Muhar 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 Muhar

Muhar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Burhpura, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pichhore to Muhar is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Muhar is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Muhar

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

Health Facilities in Muhar

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

FAQs about Muhar