Indian Village Directory

Gahanakhar Village

Gahanakhar is an inhabited village in Saraipali Sub-district of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. Its Census village code is 446016, the Census 2011 record lists 433 people in 129 households and the reported area is 159.57 hectares. The local references include Lanti Gram Panchayat, Saraipali CD Block and the nearest town reference is Saraipali at about 22 km.

In short:

Gahanakhar is a village in Saraipali Sub-district, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India. The available record shows Census village code 446016 and 433 people in 129 households.

Village Code446016
Population433
Households129
Area159.57 hectares
Nearest TownSaraipali

Detailed village profile

Gahanakhar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 433 people, 159.57 hectares of reported area and Saraipali as the nearest town reference for Gahanakhar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Chhattisgarh
District Mahasamund
Sub-district Saraipali
CD Block SARAIPALI
Gram Panchayat LANTI
  • Gahanakhar falls under Saraipali Sub-district in Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh.
  • The Census village code is 446016.
  • The record lists 433 people living in 129 households.
  • The reported village area is 159.57 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Saraipali.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Gahanakhar
Census Village Code
446016
State
Chhattisgarh
State Census Code
22
District
Mahasamund
District Census Code
411
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Saraipali
Sub-district Census Code
03340
CD Block
Saraipali
Gram Panchayat
Lanti
Households
129
Population
433
Male Population
228
Female Population
205
Sex Ratio
899.12
Area
159.57 hectares
Area
1.6 sq km
Nearest Town
Saraipali
Nearest Town Distance
22 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
493558
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 271.35 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.36 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 6.24% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 49.88% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 30.8% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gahanakhar in the official administrative record. Census village code 446016, Lanti Gram Panchayat and Saraipali CD Block.

State Census Code
22
District Census Code
411
Sub-district Census Code
03340
Village Census Code
446016
CD Block Code
0107
CD Block Name
Saraipali
Gram Panchayat Name
Lanti

Location and Distance

Saraipali is the nearest town listed for Gahanakhar, about 22 km away. Mahasamund is listed as the district headquarters at about 134 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Saraipali
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
22 km
District Headquarter
Mahasamund
Distance from District Headquarter
134 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Saraipali
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
22 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Saraipali
Distance within State/UT
22 km
Nearest Town
Saraipali
Distance from Nearest Town
22 km
Total Geographical Area
159.57 hectares
Area
1.6 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 433 people in 129 households, with 228 male residents and 205 female residents. The average household size is 3.36, and SC share is 6.24% and ST share is 49.88% for Gahanakhar. Population density works out to about 271.35 people per sq km.

Total Households
129
Total Population
433
Male Population
228
Female Population
205
Sex Ratio
899.12
Average Household Size
3.36
SC Population
27
SC Male Population
16
SC Female Population
11
SC Population Share
6.24
ST Population
216
ST Male Population
112
ST Female Population
104
ST Population Share
49.88
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gahanakhar list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gahanakhar include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gahanakhar include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gahanakhar include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Power-supply rows show electricity details reported for domestic, farm and public use in Gahanakhar.

Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gahanakhar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Pea Nut and Black Gram, net sown area is 129.98 hectares and irrigated land is 40 hectares (30.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Pea Nut
Agricultural Commodities Third
Black Gram
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
16.64
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
3.53 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
7.42 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
129.98
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
70 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
40
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
40 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gahanakhar

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
18
Banks in Matched Records
13
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 11 61%
CRM 7 39%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Central Bank of India 4 22%
State Bank of India 3 17%
Bank of Baroda 1 5.6%
Canara Bank 1 5.6%
Indian Overseas Bank 1 5.6%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 493558 Mahasamund Saraipali Saraipali (Np) Saraipali, Dist - Mahasamund C/O- Sanjay Sharma, Opp. Bus Stand Main Road, Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh, 493558
Canara Bank ATM 493558 Mahasamund Saraipali Saraipali (Np) Padampur Road, Saraipali Saraipali, Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh, 493558
Central Bank of India ATM 493558 Mahasamund Saraipali Saraipali (Np) Saraipali P. O. Saraipali, Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh, 493558
Indian Overseas Bank ATM 493558 Mahasamund Saraipali Saraipali (Np) At Bastisarapali Chowk Saraipali, Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh, 493558
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. ATM 493558 Mahasamund Saraipali Saraipali (Np) Main Road, Saraipali Ground Floor, Ward No. 7, Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh, 493558
Punjab National Bank ATM 493558 Mahasamund Saraipali Saraipali (Np) Saraipali National Highway 6, Near Bus Stand, Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh, 493558
Central Bank of India ATM 493558 Mahasamund Saraipali Balouda Baloda Baloda, 493558, Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh, 493558
Central Bank of India ATM 493558 Mahasamund Saraipali Toresingha Toresingha Toresingha, Teh.saraipali, 493558, Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh, 493558

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gahanakhar village located?

Gahanakhar is in Saraipali Sub-district of Mahasamund district in Chhattisgarh, India.

Which district is Gahanakhar village in?

Gahanakhar village is in Mahasamund district.

Which state is Gahanakhar village in?

Gahanakhar village is in Chhattisgarh.

Which sub-district is Gahanakhar under?

Gahanakhar comes under Saraipali Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gahanakhar?

The Census village code of Gahanakhar is 446016.

Which Gram Panchayat is Gahanakhar under?

Gahanakhar is listed under LANTI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is SARAIPALI.

What is the population of Gahanakhar village?

The village record lists 433 people and 129 households for Gahanakhar.

How many households are in Gahanakhar village?

The village record lists 129 households for Gahanakhar.

What is the male and female population of Gahanakhar?

The record lists 228 male residents and 205 female residents for Gahanakhar.

What is the sex ratio of Gahanakhar village?

The sex ratio of Gahanakhar is 899.12 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gahanakhar village?

The reported geographical area of Gahanakhar is 159.57 hectares.

What is the population density of Gahanakhar village?

The approximate population density of Gahanakhar is 271.35 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gahanakhar?

The nearest town listed for Gahanakhar is Saraipali, about 22 km away.

How far is Gahanakhar from the district headquarters?

Gahanakhar is about 134 km from Mahasamund, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gahanakhar from the sub-district headquarters?

Gahanakhar is about 22 km from Saraipali, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gahanakhar?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Gahanakhar.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Gahanakhar?

For Gahanakhar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Pea Nut and Black Gram, net sown area is 129.98 hectares and irrigated land is 40 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Gahanakhar?

The page shows 18 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gahanakhar. These records include 13 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.