Mala - Gulabganj, Vidisha

Mala is a village situated in the Gulabganj tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gulabganj and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Mungvara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mala is 481741. The village covers a total geographical area of 469.16 hectares and falls under the 464220 pincode. Basoda is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Mala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Vidisha Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Mala

According to the 2011 Census, Mala village had a total population of 690 people, including 374 males and 316 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 845 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.26%, with male literacy at 83.55% and female literacy at 57.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 296.

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

Nearby Villages of Mala

Mala 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 Mala

Mala is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gulabhganj, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basoda to Mala is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Mala is about 39 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 Mala

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

Health Facilities in Mala

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

FAQs about Mala