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

As per Census 2011, Mala village has a total population of 690 people, consisting of 374 males and 316 females. The village has 144 households and a sex ratio of 844 females per 1,000 males. There are 102 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 419 literate and 271 illiterate residents. Additionally, 296 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population690374316
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1026438
Scheduled Castes (SC)296167129
Literate Population419259160
Illiterate Population271115156

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Hinotiya GunuaSouth2.13 km
AtasemarNorth-East2.87 km
LakhangarSouth-East3.04 km
MungwaraWest3.29 km
ChirawataSouth-East4.02 km
BarbatiEast4.04 km
Nanoo KhediNorth-East4.14 km
GhosuaSouth-West4.19 km
TumenaSouth4.27 km
HatkhedaWest4.33 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
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 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:

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

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:

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

FAQs about Mala

Where is Mala located?

Mala village is located in Gulabganj Tehsil, Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mala?

The Gram Panchayat of Mala is Mungvara.

What is the pincode of Mala?

The pincode of Mala is 464220.

What is the population of Mala?

Mala has a total population of 690, including 374 males and 316 females.

How many households are there in Mala?

There are 144 households in Mala.

What is the literacy rate in Mala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mala is 60.72%. Male literacy is 69.25% and female literacy is 50.63%.