Mahutha - Shamshabad, Vidisha

Mahutha is a village situated in the Shamshabad tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shamshabad and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Mahutha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahutha is 481564. The village covers a total geographical area of 793 hectares and falls under the 464111 pincode. Shamshabad is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Mahutha

As per Census 2011, Mahutha village has a total population of 1,550 people, consisting of 822 males and 728 females. The village has 341 households and a sex ratio of 885 females per 1,000 males. There are 248 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 777 literate and 773 illiterate residents. Additionally, 323 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 53 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,550822728
Child Population (0–6 yrs)248123125
Scheduled Castes (SC)323181142
Scheduled Tribes (ST)532627
Literate Population777487290
Illiterate Population773335438

Nearby Villages of Mahutha

Mahutha 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)
Sala KhediSouth-East1.84 km
KhohaNorth-West2.31 km
KoluaNorth-East2.39 km
SigrampurSouth-West2.88 km
JatpuraEast3.34 km
BhagwanpurSouth3.36 km
PiprodaSouth-West3.58 km
KisanpurWest3.91 km
BhiyakhediSouth3.98 km
DaulatpuraNorth-East4.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahutha

Mahutha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Salamatpur, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shamshabad to Mahutha is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Mahutha is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahutha

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

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

Health Facilities in Mahutha

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

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

FAQs about Mahutha

Where is Mahutha located?

Mahutha village is located in Shamshabad Tehsil, Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahutha?

Mahutha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mahutha?

The pincode of Mahutha is 464111.

What is the population of Mahutha?

Mahutha has a total population of 1,550, including 822 males and 728 females.

How many households are there in Mahutha?

There are 341 households in Mahutha.

What is the literacy rate in Mahutha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahutha is 50.13%. Male literacy is 59.25% and female literacy is 39.84%.