Madahar - Palera, Tikamgarh

Madahar is a village situated in the Palera tehsil of Tikamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palera and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Tikamgarh. Laron serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madahar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madahar is 457013. The village covers a total geographical area of 156.41 hectares and falls under the 472221 pincode. Palera is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Madahar

As per Census 2011, Madahar village has a total population of 427 people, consisting of 221 males and 206 females. The village has 73 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 56 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 341 literate and 86 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population427221206
Child Population (0–6 yrs)563224
Literate Population341178163
Illiterate Population864343

Nearby Villages of Madahar

Madahar 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)
LarounSouth0.94 km
Touriya KhasNorth-West1.68 km
Bhagwant NagarEast1.74 km
Murrah BandhSouth-East2.76 km
ParaNorth-East2.79 km
NayagaonSouth3.14 km
AtrarSouth-West3.14 km
BakhatpuraWest3.68 km
Touriya UgadWest3.75 km
KheraNorth4.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Madahar

Madahar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rora, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palera to Madahar is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tikamgarh to Madahar is about 71 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 Madahar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Madahar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Madahar

Where is Madahar located?

Madahar village is located in Palera Tehsil, Tikamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Madahar?

The Gram Panchayat of Madahar is Laron.

What is the pincode of Madahar?

The pincode of Madahar is 472221.

What is the population of Madahar?

Madahar has a total population of 427, including 221 males and 206 females.

How many households are there in Madahar?

There are 73 households in Madahar.

What is the literacy rate in Madahar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Madahar is 79.86%. Male literacy is 80.54% and female literacy is 79.13%.