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Country | India |
State | Madhya Pradesh |
District(s) | Satna |
Nearest city | Satna |
Population | 15,000 (2001[update]) |
Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
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• 314 metres (1,030 ft) |
Majhgawan (Hindi: मझगवां ) is a town located in Satna District, Madhya Pradesh, about 16 km north of Kothi and 42km from Satna, the administrative headquarters of the district. Majhgawan is mostly laid out over hills covered with dense forests and is part of the reserve forest areas of Madhya Pradesh.
The Majhgawan Railway Station is part of the Manikpur-Katni rail route. Patna-Lokmanya Tilak Express, Jabalpur-Nizamuddin Mahakoshal Express, Chitrakoot Express and Bina - Katni Passenger, Indore - Howrah Shipra Express, Bhopal - Howrah Express, Jabalpur - Howrah Shaktipunj Express, Chhapra Express, Darbhanga - Bangalore Bagmati Express are the main train connections. The closest International airport is in Khajuraho and domestic airport is located at Jabalpur.
The town has two higher secondary schools - Government Higher Secondary School and Sishu Siksha Sadan and also has a few primary, middle and high schools.The main temple in the village is the Rajadhiraj Temple.