Mahswa - Balghat, Karauli

Mahswa is a village situated in the Balghat tehsil of Karauli district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 25 km from Todabhim and around 45 km from Karauli. Mahswa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahswa is 076319. The village covers a total geographical area of 2071.57 hectares and falls under the 322238 pincode. Todabhim is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Mahswa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Todabhim Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karauli-Dholpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mahswa

According to the 2011 Census, Mahswa village had a total population of 6,676 people, including 3,591 males and 3,085 females, living in 1,169 households. The sex ratio was 859 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.33%, with male literacy at 83.47% and female literacy at 48.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,330, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3,672.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahswa

Mahswa 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 Mahswa

Mahswa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khandip, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Todabhim to Mahswa is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karauli to Mahswa is about 45 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 Mahswa

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

Health Facilities in Mahswa

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

FAQs about Mahswa