Mahagaur - Basoda, Vidisha

Mahagaur is a village situated in the Basoda tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basoda and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Mahhagor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahagaur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahagaur is 481280. The village covers a total geographical area of 660 hectares and falls under the 464221 pincode. Basoda is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Mahagaur

According to the 2011 Census, Mahagaur village had a total population of 1,556 people, including 884 males and 672 females, living in 302 households. The sex ratio was 760 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.42%, with male literacy at 83.36% and female literacy at 62.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 520, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahagaur

Mahagaur 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 Mahagaur

Mahagaur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pabai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basoda to Mahagaur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Mahagaur is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahagaur

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

Health Facilities in Mahagaur

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

FAQs about Mahagaur