Mahkhor - Madwas, Sidhi

Mahkhor is a village situated in the Madwas tehsil of Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from Majhauli and around 36 km from Sidhi. Mahkhor village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahkhor is 503189. The village covers a total geographical area of 548.63 hectares and falls under the 486666 pincode. Majhauli is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Mahkhor

As per Census 2011, Mahkhor village has a total population of 1,798 people, consisting of 906 males and 892 females. The village has 390 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 283 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,011 literate and 787 illiterate residents. Additionally, 13 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 279 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mahkhor are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,798906892
Child Population (0–6 yrs)283128155
Scheduled Castes (SC)1358
Scheduled Tribes (ST)279144135
Literate Population1,011615396
Illiterate Population787291496

Nearby Villages of Mahkhor

Mahkhor 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)
KamchadNorth1.53 km
DhanserSouth1.78 km
DhuandolSouth-East2.01 km
NidhpuriEast2.08 km
NargiWest2.15 km
HinautaSouth-West2.27 km
JunerSouth-West2.35 km
MusamudiNorth-East2.43 km
Chauhanan TolaNorth2.56 km
BhumkaNorth-East3.05 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahkhor

Mahkhor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Marwasgram, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Majhauli to Mahkhor is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sidhi to Mahkhor is about 36 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 Mahkhor

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mahkhor

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mahkhor

Where is Mahkhor located?

Mahkhor village is located in Madwas Tehsil, Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahkhor?

Mahkhor is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mahkhor?

The pincode of Mahkhor is 486666.

What is the population of Mahkhor?

Mahkhor has a total population of 1,798, including 906 males and 892 females.

How many households are there in Mahkhor?

There are 390 households in Mahkhor.

What is the literacy rate in Mahkhor?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahkhor is 56.23%. Male literacy is 67.88% and female literacy is 44.39%.