Indian Village Directory

Balnai Village

Balnai is an inhabited village in Shadhora Sub-district of Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 500553, the Census 2011 record lists 315 people in 73 households and the reported area is 252 hectares. The local references include Ashoknagar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ashoknagar at about 13 km.

In short:

Balnai is a village in Shadhora Sub-district, Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 500553 and 315 people in 73 households.

Village Code500553
Population315
Households73
Area252 hectares
Nearest TownAshoknagar

Detailed village profile

Balnai at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 315 people, 252 hectares of reported area and Ashoknagar as the nearest town reference for Balnai, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Ashoknagar
Sub-district Shadhora
CD Block Ashoknagar
  • Balnai falls under Shadhora Sub-district in Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 500553.
  • The record lists 315 people living in 73 households.
  • The reported village area is 252 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Ashoknagar.
  • 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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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Balnai
Census Village Code
500553
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Ashoknagar
District Census Code
459
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Shadhora
Sub-district Census Code
03687
CD Block
Ashoknagar
Households
73
Population
315
Male Population
156
Female Population
159
Sex Ratio
1,019.23
Area
252 hectares
Area
2.52 sq km
Nearest Town
Ashoknagar
Nearest Town Distance
13 km
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 125 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.32 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 62.86% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 60.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Balnai in the official administrative record. Census village code 500553 and Ashoknagar CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
459
Sub-district Census Code
03687
Village Census Code
500553
CD Block Code
0272
CD Block Name
Ashoknagar

Location and Distance

Ashoknagar is the nearest town listed for Balnai, about 13 km away. Ashoknagar is listed as the district headquarters at about 13 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Shadhora
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Ashoknagar
Distance from District Headquarter
13 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Ashoknagar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
13 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Ashoknagar
Distance from Nearest Town
13 km
Total Geographical Area
252 hectares
Area
2.52 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 315 people in 73 households, with 156 male residents and 159 female residents. The average household size is 4.32, and SC share is 62.86% and ST share is 0% for Balnai. Population density works out to about 125 people per sq km.

Total Households
73
Total Population
315
Male Population
156
Female Population
159
Sex Ratio
1,019.23
Average Household Size
4.32
SC Population
198
SC Male Population
102
SC Female Population
96
SC Population Share
62.86
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Balnai 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 Balnai 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
134 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Balnai include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Balnai is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 10 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 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 Balnai show that reported agricultural commodities include Soyabean, Urad and Makka, net sown area is 223 hectares and irrigated land is 134 hectares (60.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Soyabean
Manufacturers Commodities First
Gud Banana
Agricultural Commodities Second
Urad
Agricultural Commodities Third
Makka
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
16.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
223.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
89 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
134.0

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Balnai village located?

Balnai is in Shadhora Sub-district of Ashoknagar district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Balnai village in?

Balnai village is in Ashoknagar district.

Which state is Balnai village in?

Balnai village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Balnai under?

Balnai comes under Shadhora Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Balnai?

The Census village code of Balnai is 500553.

What is the population of Balnai village?

The village record lists 315 people and 73 households for Balnai.

How many households are in Balnai village?

The village record lists 73 households for Balnai.

What is the male and female population of Balnai?

The record lists 156 male residents and 159 female residents for Balnai.

What is the sex ratio of Balnai village?

The sex ratio of Balnai is 1,019.23 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Balnai village?

The reported geographical area of Balnai is 252 hectares.

What is the population density of Balnai village?

The approximate population density of Balnai is 125 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Balnai?

The nearest town listed for Balnai is Ashoknagar, about 13 km away.

How far is Balnai from the district headquarters?

Balnai is about 13 km from Ashoknagar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Balnai from the sub-district headquarters?

Balnai is about 3 km from Shadhora, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Balnai?

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

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

For Balnai, reported agricultural commodities include Soyabean, Urad and Makka, net sown area is 223 hectares and irrigated land is 134 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Balnai.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Balnai.

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.