Where is Gahwan village located?
Gahwan is in Alirajpur Sub-district of Alirajpur district in Madhya Pradesh, India.
Indian Village Directory
Gahwan Village
Gahwan is an inhabited village in Alirajpur Sub-district of Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 505277, the Census 2011 record lists 1,974 people in 265 households and the reported area is 501.49 hectares. The local references include Alirajpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Alirajpur at about 8 km.
Village Code505277
Population1,974
Households265
Area501.49 hectares
Nearest TownAlirajpur
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Gahwan
- Census Village Code
- 505277
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- State Census Code
- 23
- District
- Alirajpur
- District Census Code
- 465
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Alirajpur
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03713
- CD Block
- Alirajpur
- Households
- 265
- Population
- 1,974
- Male Population
- 1,025
- Female Population
- 949
- Sex Ratio
- 925.85
- Area
- 501.49 hectares
- Area
- 5.01 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Alirajpur
- Nearest Town Distance
- 8 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Gahwan at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,974 people, 501.49 hectares of reported area and Alirajpur as the nearest town reference for Gahwan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Gahwan falls under Alirajpur Sub-district in Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh.
- The Census village code is 505277.
- The record lists 1,974 people living in 265 households.
- The reported village area is 501.49 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Alirajpur.
- 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
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- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density393.63 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size7.45 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.05%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share99.14%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Gahwan in the official administrative record. Census village code 505277 and Alirajpur CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 23
- District Census Code
- 465
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03713
- Village Census Code
- 505277
- CD Block Code
- 0302
- CD Block Name
- Alirajpur
Location and Distance
Alirajpur is the nearest town listed for Gahwan, about 8 km away. Alirajpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 8 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Alirajpur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 8 km
- District Headquarter
- Alirajpur
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 8 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Alirajpur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 8 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Madhya Pradesh
- Nearest Town
- Alirajpur
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 8 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 501.49 hectares
- Area
- 5.01 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,974 people in 265 households, with 1,025 male residents and 949 female residents. The average household size is 7.45, and SC share is 0.05% and ST share is 99.14% for Gahwan. Population density works out to about 393.63 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 265
- Total Population
- 1,974
- Male Population
- 1,025
- Female Population
- 949
- Sex Ratio
- 925.85
- Average Household Size
- 7.45
- SC Population
- 1
- SC Female Population
- 1
- SC Population Share
- 0.05
- ST Population
- 1,957
- ST Male Population
- 1,015
- ST Female Population
- 942
- ST Population Share
- 99.14
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Gahwan list 5 government primary schools and 1 government middle 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
- 5
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gahwan include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 0.07 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 1.1 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Gahwan 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
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Gahwan include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Gahwan is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 6 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Gahwan show that net sown area is 404.86 hectares and irrigated land is 4.1 hectares (1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 59.24
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 21.54 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 8.44 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 1.33 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 6.01 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 404.86
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 400.76 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 4.1
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 3 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gahwan
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.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- 5–10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 21
- Banks in Matched Records
- 12
- Matched PINs
- 6
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 17 | 81% |
| CRM | 4 | 19% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | 5 | 24% |
| State Bank of India | 4 | 19% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 2 | 9.5% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 2 | 9.5% |
| Bank of India | 1 | 4.8% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 457885 | Alirajpur | Alirajpur | Kattiwada Khas | Rajmahal Road Near Police Station, Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh, 457885 |
| Bank of India | ATM | 457887 | Alirajpur | Alirajpur | Alirajpur (M) | Amla Lane, Alirajpur Opp. Rathod Samaj Bhawan, 15, Tilak Marg, Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh, 457887 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | ATM | 457887 | Alirajpur | Alirajpur | Alirajpur (M) | Amla Line, Alirajpur Ward No.8, Tilak Marg, House No.25, Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh, 457887 |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 457887 | Alirajpur | Alirajpur | Achpai | Sorba Road No.126, Subhash Marg Alirajpur, Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh, 457887 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 457887 | Alirajpur | Alirajpur | Alirajpur (M) | 20, Nagar Palika Marg Near Gayatri Mandir Alirajpur, Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh, 457887 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 457888 | Alirajpur | Alirajpur | Sondwa | Umrali Road Near Bus Stand, Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh, 457888 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 470001 | Alirajpur | Alirajpur | Alirajpur (M) | Hospital Road Plot No 15, Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh, 470001 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 457887 | Alirajpur | Alirajpur | Alirajpur (M) | Subhash Marg Near Bus Stand, Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh, 457887 |
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
Which district is Gahwan village in?
Gahwan village is in Alirajpur district.
Which state is Gahwan village in?
Gahwan village is in Madhya Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Gahwan under?
Gahwan comes under Alirajpur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Gahwan?
The Census village code of Gahwan is 505277.
What is the population of Gahwan village?
The village record lists 1,974 people and 265 households for Gahwan.
How many households are in Gahwan village?
The village record lists 265 households for Gahwan.
What is the male and female population of Gahwan?
The record lists 1,025 male residents and 949 female residents for Gahwan.
What is the sex ratio of Gahwan village?
The sex ratio of Gahwan is 925.85 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Gahwan village?
The reported geographical area of Gahwan is 501.49 hectares.
What is the population density of Gahwan village?
The approximate population density of Gahwan is 393.63 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Gahwan?
The nearest town listed for Gahwan is Alirajpur, about 8 km away.
How far is Gahwan from the district headquarters?
Gahwan is about 8 km from Alirajpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Gahwan from the sub-district headquarters?
Gahwan is about 8 km from Alirajpur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Gahwan?
The village facility record lists 5 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Gahwan.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Gahwan?
For Gahwan, net sown area is 404.86 hectares and irrigated land is 4.1 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Gahwan?
The page shows 21 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gahwan. These records include 12 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Gahwan.