Mala - Kurwai, Vidisha

Mala is a village situated in the Kurwai tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurwai and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Mala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mala is 481018. The village covers a total geographical area of 453.35 hectares and falls under the 464224 pincode. Kurwai is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Mala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Mala

According to the 2011 Census, Mala village had a total population of 1,225 people, including 643 males and 582 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.35%, with male literacy at 88.05% and female literacy at 56.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 469, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chulheta, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurwai to Mala is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Mala is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 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