Malwathar village, Ghughari tehsil | Pincode 481664

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Gangawati maravi

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LGD code: 493034
Pincode: 481664
Post office: Ghughri
Population: 1,348
Households: 339
Literacy rate: 55.1%
Sex ratio: 1009 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 760
Distance to district centre: 78 km
Distance to mandal centre: 56 km
Distance to Bhopal: 335 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 631 km
Nearest railway station: Mandla Fort · 30 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Govt Hospital · 9 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Malwathar compares

By population, Malwathar ranks #32 of 183 villages in Ghughari mandal.

Literacy rate

55.1%

+6.2% vs mandal average

Malwathar: 55.1%
Ghughari mandal: 48.9%
Mandla district: 57.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,009

−33 vs mandal average

Malwathar: 1,009
Ghughari mandal: 1,042

Household size

people per home

4.0

−0.1 vs mandal average

Malwathar: 4.0
Ghughari mandal: 4.1

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Malwathar at a glance

Malwathar is a village of 1,348 people in 339 households (Census 2011) in Ghughari tehsil, Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh, the 32nd-largest of 183 villages in Ghughari tehsil. Literacy is 55%, 6 points above the tehsil average of 49% and the sex ratio is 1,009 women per 1,000 men. It lies 78 km from the Mandla district centre, 30 km from Mandla Fort railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 481664, served by Ghughri post office; the LGD village code is 493034. The nearest hospital or health centre is Govt Hospital, 9 km away. The sarpanch is Gangawati maravi, and the village votes in Niwas assembly constituency, represented by MLA Chainsingh Warkade. The population is estimated at 1,589 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Malwathar · this village	1,348	55%	—
Pipardarra · Ghughari	1,003	44%	3.3 km NW
Gajraj · Ghughari	601	53%	4.5 km S
Machala · Panagar	220	54%	4.7 km W
Manga · Bichhiya	744	74%	5.3 km SE
Manga · Ghughari	987	48%	5.3 km SE
Mugwani · Manpur	2,332	53%	6.5 km N

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Key facts — Malwathar

LGD code: 493034
Pincode: 481664
Post office: Ghughri
Population (Census 2011): 1,348
Population (projected 2026): 1,589
Households: 339
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1009
Literacy rate: 55.1%
Coordinates: 22.69100°N, 80.62762°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Mandla
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Niwas
Member of Parliament: Faggan Singh Kulaste
Member of Legislative Assembly: Chainsingh Warkade
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Gangawati maravi
Block / Mandal: Ghughari

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Mandla district level

Then & Now

Malwathar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,348

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,589

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

339

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

400

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,348Census 2011
Households: 339Census 2011
Literacy rate: 55.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1009 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,5892026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4002026 projection
Active job cards: 2,17,163MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,64,126MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 5,64,02,812ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,130NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 69.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 58.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 94.6%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 60.6%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 59.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Mandla district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,15,287PMAY-G · 37,15,287 of 49,89,236 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Mandla district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,79,642Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Mandla district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Malwathar

Mandal centre

Ghughari · ≈ 56 km

≈ 1 h 55 min by car · 2 h 16 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Mandla · ≈ 78 km

≈ 2 h 39 min by car · 3 h 9 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhopal335 kmcapital
Hyderabad631 km
Delhi742 km
Kolkata794 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationMandla Fort30 km
Bus stopBus Stand Anjaniya25 km
Hospital / PHCGovt Hospital9 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India25 km
Petrol pumpReliance28 km
Police stationMaharajpur Police Station30 km

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Lead story

September 2026

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One vote, four years: Madhya Pradesh High Court orders recount in sarpanch polls

Reported by The Indian Express.

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Sep

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Madhya Pradesh: September sugarcane planting puts focus on quality seed selection

Reported by ChiniMandi.

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Sep

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MP Monsoon May Stay Active Till September 21, 33.1 Inches of Rain Recorded So Far

Reported by Ground Report.

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News from Mandla & Madhya Pradesh

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One vote, four years: Madhya Pradesh High Court orders recount in sarpanch polls
The Indian Expressyesterday
Madhya Pradesh: September sugarcane planting puts focus on quality seed selection
ChiniMandiyesterday
MP Monsoon May Stay Active Till September 21, 33.1 Inches of Rain Recorded So Far
Ground Reportyesterday
Forest Land Diversion Recommended For Irrigation, Hydropower Projects In Madhya Pradesh
Swarajyayesterday
Rain spell to continue in MP till Sept 21: Monsoon in final phase but remains active; 33.1 inches rainfall ...
Bhaskar Englishyesterday
MoEFCC recommends forest land diversion for irrigation, hydro projects in Madhya Pradesh
The New Indian Express2 days ago

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People often ask about Malwathar

What is the pincode of Malwathar?

The pincode of Malwathar, Ghughari tehsil, Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh is 481664. The post office is Ghughri.

Which post office delivers to Malwathar?

Mail for Malwathar is delivered through Ghughri post office, pincode 481664, in Ghughari tehsil, Mandla district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Malwathar located?

Malwathar is a village in Ghughari tehsil of Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the population of Malwathar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Malwathar village has a population of 1,348 across 339 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Malwathar?

The current sarpanch of Malwathar gram panchayat is Gangawati maravi.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Malwathar in?

Malwathar falls under the Mandla Lok Sabha constituency (PC #14) of Madhya Pradesh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Malwathar in?

Malwathar falls under the Niwas assembly constituency (AC #106) of Madhya Pradesh.

What is the literacy rate in Malwathar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Malwathar village is 55.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Malwathar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Malwathar village is 1009 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Malwathar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Malwathar, including Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana, Mukhyamantri Tirth Darshan Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Malwathar from Mandla district centre?

Malwathar is approximately 78 km (straight-line) from the centre of Mandla district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Malwathar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Malwathar village is 493034.

How big is Malwathar compared to other villages in Ghughari tehsil?

Malwathar ranks 32 of 183 villages in Ghughari tehsil by Census 2011 population (1,348 residents).

How far is Malwathar from Bhopal?

Malwathar is about 335 km from Bhopal in a straight line (the state capital of Madhya Pradesh); by road expect roughly 436 km.

How far is Malwathar from Hyderabad?

Malwathar is about 631 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 820 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Malwathar?

Mandla Fort is the nearest railway station to Malwathar, about 30 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 40 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Malwathar?

Bus Stand Anjaniya is the nearest bus stop to Malwathar, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 32 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Malwathar?

Govt Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Malwathar, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Malwathar?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Malwathar, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 32 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Malwathar?

Reliance is the nearest petrol pump to Malwathar, about 28 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 36 km.

Who is the MLA of Malwathar?

Malwathar falls under Niwas assembly constituency (AC 106). The sitting MLA is Chainsingh Warkade (INC).

Who is the MP for Malwathar?

Malwathar is in Mandla Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Faggan Singh Kulaste (Faggan Singh Kulaste).

What is the population of Malwathar in 2026?

Malwathar is estimated at 1,589 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,348 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Malwathar in?

Madhya Pradesh falls in the Central Plateau and Hills zone (soybean, wheat, gram, cotton) and the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Malwathar in Mandla district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Malwathar?

Gangawati maravi is the sarpanch of Malwathar gram panchayat, Ghughari tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Ghughari tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-18
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)