Indian Village Directory

Balaghat District Village Directory

The Balaghat district village directory covers 1,384 Census 2011 village records across 10 sub-districts in Madhya Pradesh. These records help you compare Census village codes, population, households, village area, local facilities, nearest-town details and administrative paths before opening an individual village profile. Across the available records, Balaghat district has 1,272 inhabited villages, 112 uninhabited village entries, 1,456,882 people and 337,369 households, with 655,699 hectares of recorded village area. For quick comparison, Baihar has the most village records; Pandharwani is the largest listed village by population; Jagla has the largest recorded area. The facility summary adds local context: primary school is reported for 1,272 villages, mobile coverage is reported for 871 villages, all-weather road is reported for 1,073 villages. The figures are prepared from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records; postal context covers 478 offices and 20 PINs; banking context uses Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ATM, CDM and CRM access records.

In short:

Balaghat district has 1,384 Census 2011 village records in this directory, grouped under 10 sub-districts in Madhya Pradesh.

Local Admin Units10
Villages1,384
Population1,456,882
Households337,369
Area (ha)655,699.09

Sub-districts in Balaghat

The sub-district-wise table compares 10 sub-districts in Balaghat district using Census 2011 village records. Baihar has 330 villages, about 24% of the district list.

Sub-district-wise Village List
Sub-districtCensus CodeVillagesVillage ShareInhabited %PopulationPopulation ShareAvg Pop / VillageHouseholdsArea (ha)Area SharePop / sq kmLargest Village
Baihar 03674 330 24% 92% 233,526 16% 708 52,831 188,186.50 29% 124.1 Relwahi
Balaghat 03672 166 12% 94% 159,449 11% 961 36,922 63,071.33 9.6% 252.8 Hatta
Katangi 03667 60 4.3% 100% 86,448 5.9% 1,441 20,148 24,881.52 3.8% 347.4 Jarah Mohgaon
Khairlanji 03670 84 6.1% 96% 147,208 10% 1,752 36,457 45,940.23 7% 320.4 Khairlanji
Kirnapur 03673 148 11% 89% 169,753 12% 1,147 37,836 70,328.90 11% 241.4 Hirri
Lalbarra 03671 110 7.9% 97% 165,427 11% 1,504 39,006 49,393.63 7.5% 334.9 Pandharwani
Lanji 03676 162 12% 80% 174,066 12% 1,074 38,757 76,468.01 12% 227.6 Bisoni
Paraswada 03675 173 12% 94% 101,258 7% 585 23,138 58,615.69 8.9% 172.7 Paraswada
Tirodi 03668 73 5.3% 89% 70,950 4.9% 972 17,047 32,310.90 4.9% 219.6 Mahkepar
Waraseoni 03669 78 5.6% 97% 148,797 10% 1,908 35,227 46,502.38 7.1% 320 Rampayli

Sub-districts with the most village records

Baihar, Paraswada and Balaghat are the sub-districts with the most village records in Balaghat district. Baihar ranks first with 330 villages, 233,526 people and 124.1 people per sq km. Use this ranking to start local village search, Census code lookup and sub-district comparison.

Top Local Admin Units by Village Count
RankSub-districtVillagesVillage SharePopulationPopulation ShareArea (ha)Area Share
1 Baihar 330 24% 233,526 16% 188,186.50 29%
2 Paraswada 173 12% 101,258 7% 58,615.69 8.9%
3 Balaghat 166 12% 159,449 11% 63,071.33 9.6%
4 Lanji 162 12% 174,066 12% 76,468.01 12%
5 Kirnapur 148 11% 169,753 12% 70,328.90 11%
6 Lalbarra 110 7.9% 165,427 11% 49,393.63 7.5%
7 Khairlanji 84 6.1% 147,208 10% 45,940.23 7%
8 Waraseoni 78 5.6% 148,797 10% 46,502.38 7.1%
9 Tirodi 73 5.3% 70,950 4.9% 32,310.90 4.9%
10 Katangi 60 4.3% 86,448 5.9% 24,881.52 3.8%

Largest Villages by Population

Pandharwani is the highest-population village listed for Balaghat district, with 6,450 people and 1,462 households. That is 0.4% of the district's listed village population. The average household size is 4.4. The nearest town is Balaghat; 25.0 km away.

Largest Villages by Population
RankVillagePopulationDistrict Pop ShareHouseholdsAvg Household SizeArea (ha)Pop / sq kmNearest TownTown Distance km
1 Pandharwani 6,450 0.4% 1,462 4.4 710.03 908.4 Balaghat 25.0
2 Bisoni 5,674 0.4% 1,157 4.9 466.60 1,216 Lanji 2.0
3 Mohgaon (Dhapera) 5,536 0.4% 1,213 4.6 1,056.48 524 Balaghat 16.0
4 Jam 5,530 0.4% 1,240 4.5 925.72 597.4 Balaghat 40.0
5 Rampayli 5,491 0.4% 1,312 4.2 761.53 721 Waraseoni 13.0
6 Temni 5,370 0.4% 1,138 4.7 872.88 615.2 Lanji 14.0
7 Khairlanji 5,309 0.4% 1,244 4.3 953.14 557 Waraseoni 21.0
8 Hatta 5,259 0.4% 1,255 4.2 1,100.65 477.8 Balaghat 16.0
9 Mahkepar 5,012 0.3% 1,161 4.3 1,216.95 411.8 Katangi 45.0
10 Budbuda 4,867 0.3% 1,134 4.3 1,640.36 296.7 Waraseoni 12.0

Largest Villages by Area

Jagla has the largest recorded village area in Balaghat district at 5,129.38 hectares. It represents 0.8% of the district's listed village area. Its listed population density is 9.2 people per sq km. Use area figures for broad comparison only; land and revenue checks should use official records.

Largest Villages by Area
RankVillageArea (ha)District Area SharePopulationPop / sq kmHouseholdsHouseholds / haNearest TownTown Distance km
1 Jagla 5,129.38 0.8% 470 9.2 105 0.02 Baihar 45.0
2 Harradehi 4,834.77 0.7% 1,252 25.9 298 0.06 Lanji 35.0
3 Machhurda 3,817.86 0.6% 1,440 37.7 301 0.08 Baihar 65.0
4 Chakaheti 3,198 0.5% 2,734 85.5 631 0.2 Katangi 19.0
5 Lahangakanhar 3,051.94 0.5% 1,034 33.9 207 0.07 Baihar 42.0
6 Kandai 2,542.47 0.4% 1,654 65.1 358 0.14 Baihar 27.0
7 Mathari 2,347.20 0.4% 163 6.9 41 0.02 Baihar 66.0
8 Mahurkhodra 2,293.52 0.3% 68 3 13 0.01 Lanji 30.0
9 Jalda 2,257.28 0.3% 664 29.4 135 0.06 Malajkhand
10 Bargud 2,219.14 0.3% 138 6.2 25 0.01 Lanji 42.0

Post Offices and PIN Codes in Balaghat District

Balaghat has 478 post office records across 20 PIN codes in the available postal dataset. Use this summary for address reference, PIN-code grouping and nearby post-office checks.

The postal summary adds India Post address-reference context for Balaghat district without turning the page into a full postal dump. It covers 478 offices across 20 PIN codes, including 476 delivery offices and 456 branch offices. PIN 481115 has the highest listed post-office count here with 39 offices. Selected rows are shown for quick reading; verify complete address and delivery details with India Post.

Post Offices / 100 Villages34.5
PIN Codes / 100 Villages1.4
Delivery Office %100%
Branch Office %95%
Coordinate Coverage %4.2%
Post Offices478
Unique PIN Codes20
Delivery Offices476
Non-delivery Offices2
Head Offices1
Sub Offices21
Branch Offices456

Top PIN Codes by Post Office Count

Top PIN codes by post office count
PIN CodePost Offices
481115 39
481331 38
481051 37
481222 32
481001 31
481105 28
481226 27
481335 25
481449 23
481441 22

Office Type Summary

Post office type summary
Office TypePost Offices
Head Office 1
Sub Office 21
Branch Office 456

Selected Post Offices and PIN Codes

Selected post offices and PIN codes
Office NamePINTypeDeliveryDivisionRegion
Balaghat H. O 481001 Head Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Baihar S. O 481111 Post Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Bharveli S. O 481102 Post Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Birsa S. O 481051 Post Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Budbuda S. O 481332 Post Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Garhi S. O (Balaghat) 481117 Post Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Hatta S. O (Balaghat) 481226 Post Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Karanja S. O (Balaghat) 481224 Post Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Katangi S. O (Balaghat) 481445 Post Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Khairlanji S. O 481337 Post Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Kirnapur S. O 481115 Post Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Lalbarra S. O 481441 Post Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Lamta S. O 481551 Post Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Lanji S. O 481222 Post Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Malanjkhand S. O 481116 Post Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Paraswada S. O 481556 Post Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Rampaily S. O 481335 Post Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Tirodi S. O 481449 Post Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Ukwa S. O 481105 Post Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Waraseoni S. O 481331 Post Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Balaghat City S. O 481001 Post Office Non-Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Sarekha Kosmi S. O 481001 Post Office Non-Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Aamgahan B. O 481117 Branch Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Aamgoan B. O 481001 Branch Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Adori B. O 481105 Branch Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Agasi B. O 481445 Branch Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Agri B. O 481332 Branch Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Agri B. O 481449 Branch Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Ajgara B. O 481051 Branch Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Akodi B. O 481001 Branch Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Akola B. O 481115 Branch Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Alna B. O 481117 Branch Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Amai B. O 481335 Branch Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Amawahi B. O 481556 Branch Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Ameda B. O 481102 Branch Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Ameda B. O 481222 Branch Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Ameda B. O 481224 Branch Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Amgaon B. O 481111 Branch Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Arambha B. O 481335 Branch Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Arnameta B. O 481551 Branch Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Atariya B. O 481116 Branch Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Atri B. O 481337 Branch Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Atri B. O 481551 Branch Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Baasi B. O 481335 Branch Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Badgaon B. O 481222 Branch Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Badgaon B. O 481224 Branch Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Badgaon B. O 481331 Branch Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Badgaon B. O 481556 Branch Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Bagdehi B. O 481441 Branch Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region
Bagholi B. O 481441 Branch Office Delivery Balaghat Division Jabalpur Region

Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services in Balaghat District

Balaghat district has 112 bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The records cover 16 banks and 22 PIN codes. The list includes 84 ATMs and 28 CRMs. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 70 entries (62%). PIN code 481001 has the highest listed banking access count, with 52 records (46%). The density is 8.1 records per 100 village records. Use this section to understand local banking access patterns, then confirm current service status with the bank before visiting.

Records / 100 Villages8.1
ATM Share75%
CDM Share0%
CRM Share25%
Records / Bank7
ATM/CDM/CRM Records112
ATMs84
CRMs28
Banks16
PINs22

Device Type Summary

ATM, CDM and CRM device type summary
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 84 75%
CRM 28 25%

Top Banks in This Area

Top banks by ATM/CDM/CRM record count
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 70 62%
Central Bank of India 12 11%
Bank of Maharashtra 6 5.4%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 5 4.5%
Axis Bank Limited 3 2.7%

Top PIN Codes by Banking Access Records

Top PIN codes by bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
PIN CodeRecordsShare
481001 52 46%
481331 15 13%
481116 6 5.4%
481445 5 4.5%
481222 5 4.5%
481115 3 2.7%
481449 3 2.7%
481111 3 2.7%
481441 3 2.7%
481332 2 1.8%

Sub-district-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary

Local administrative unit-wise ATM, CDM and CRM record summary
Sub-districtRecordsATMsCRMsCDMsBanksPINs
Baihar 8 4 4 0 2 2
Balaghat 59 46 13 0 14 8
Katangi 4 1 3 0 3 1
Khairlanji 3 3 0 0 2 2
Kirnapur 3 3 0 0 2 3
Lalbarra 7 7 0 0 2 5
Lanji 8 5 3 0 3 3
Paraswada 3 2 1 0 2 2
Tirodi 3 1 2 0 2 1
Waraseoni 14 12 2 0 8 2

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

The selected rows show bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records for Balaghat district from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, including banks such as Indian Overseas Bank, Bank of Baroda and State Bank of India. The visible sample includes PIN codes such as 481116, 481001 and 481111. Verify the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Indian Overseas Bank CRM 481116 Balaghat Baihar Chartola Malanjkhand Post, Chartola - 481116 Malanjkhand Copper Project, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, 481116
Bank of Baroda ATM 481001 Balaghat Balaghat Balaghat (M) Circuit House Road Azad Chowk, Chitragupt Nagar, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, 481001
State Bank of India ATM 481111 Balaghat Baihar Baihar (Np) Lamta Road Dist-Balaghat Baihar, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, 481111
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 481331 Balaghat Balaghat Balaghat (M) Nehru Chowk Waraseoni Sancheti Bhawan Ground Floor, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, 481331
Central Bank of India ATM 481445 Balaghat Balaghat Katangi Dist.:balaghat Balaghat P. O. Katangi, Dist.:balaghat Balaghat, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, 481445
Axis Bank Limited CRM 481001 Balaghat Balaghat Balaghat (M) Hanuman Chowk Ground Floor, Vasant Vihar Balaghat, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, 481001
Bank of India ATM 481001 Balaghat Balaghat Balaghat (M) Gouli Mohalla Kali Mandir Road Kishan Complex Balaghat, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, 481001
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 481335 Balaghat Balaghat Balaghat (M) Waraseoni Waraseoni Balaghat Waraseoni Rampayali, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, 481335

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

ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) details are based on Reserve Bank of India (RBI) banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code, district or sub-district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Population Summary

Balaghat district's village records list 1,456,882 people in 337,369 households. The average household size is 4.3. The listed village population density is 222.2 people per sq km.

Average Population / Village1,053
Average Household Size4.3
Inhabited Village %92%
Population Density / sq km222.2
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population1,456,882

Administrative Coverage

Administrative coverage connects Balaghat district villages with local governance names used in Census 2011 records. The page reports 10 CD blocks, 0 Gram Panchayats and 7 nearest-town names. Common nearest-town references include Baihar, Balaghat and Gondia.

CD Blocks Reported10
Gram Panchayats Reported0
Nearest Town Names Reported7

CD blocks reported: Baihar, Balaghat, Birsa, Katangi, Khairlanji, Kirnapur, Lalbarra, Lanji, Paraswada, Waraseoni.

Village Facility Coverage

Village facility coverage uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields for Balaghat district. The strongest reported signals are primary school in 1,272 villages (92% of district records), mobile coverage in 871 villages (63% of district records), all-weather road in 1,073 villages (78% of district records). Lower-count fields include PDS Shop and Mobile Coverage, so users should verify current services locally. Treat these figures as historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.

Facility Coverage Summary
FacilityVillages with FacilityReported VillagesGap Count% of All Villages
Primary School 1,272 1,272 91.91
Mobile Coverage 871 1,272 62.93
All-Weather Road 1,073 1,272 77.53
PDS Shop 422 1,272 30.49
Domestic Power Supply 1,144 1,272 82.66
Median Nearest Town Distance23 km
Villages within 5 km51
Villages over 25 km541
Nearest Town Distance Bands
Distance BandVillagesShare
Within 5 Km 51 4.3%
5-10 Km 147 13%
10-25 Km 436 37%
Over 25 Km 541 46%

Location and Distance Highlights

Location and distance highlights show how Balaghat villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 1,175 villages, with an average of 27.46 km and a median of 23 km. 51 villages are within 5 km of a listed town, while 541 are over 25 km away. Use these figures for orientation, not for survey, emergency travel or legal decisions.

Distance Summary
Distance TypeReported VillagesAverage kmMaximum kmVillagePlace / HQ
Nearest Town Distance 1,175 27.46 112 Alna Baihar

About the Available Data

This data coverage section explains what is available for Balaghat district. Across the visible sections, the page summarises 25 data fields and 32,711 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.

View available data by section
Data Available by Section
Data SectionFieldsReported ValuesAvailable / Positive Values
Census Codes and Administrative Details 5 6,920 5,536
Location and Distance 3 3,943 2,534
Population and Social Groups 3 4,040 3,803
Education Facilities 8 10,176 3,089
Connectivity, Roads and Transport 2 2,544 1,944
Financial, Market and Public Services 1 1,272 422
Power Supply 3 3,816 3,432

Data Method and Verification

This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.

Last Reviewed
30 May 2026
Main Source
Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
Postal Context
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Banking Context
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many villages are listed for Balaghat district?

Balaghat district has 1,384 Census 2011 village records in this directory. They are grouped across 10 sub-districts in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district has the most village records in Balaghat district?

Baihar has the most village records in Balaghat district, with 330 entries. This is 24% of the district list, with 233,526 people where population is reported.

Which village has the highest population in Balaghat district?

Pandharwani is the highest-population village shown for Balaghat district, with 6,450 people and 1,462 households. It accounts for 0.4% of the listed district village population.

Which village has the largest recorded area in Balaghat district?

Jagla has the largest recorded village area in this directory for Balaghat district, at 5,129.38 hectares. It represents 0.8% of the district's listed village area.

What population details are available for Balaghat district villages?

The population summary includes 1,456,882 people, 337,369 households, male and female population, sex ratio, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe figures where reported. For this page, average household size is 4.3 and population density is 222.2 people per sq km.

What village facilities are reported for Balaghat district?

The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-coverage signals include primary school in 1,272 villages (92% of district records), mobile coverage in 871 villages (63% of district records), all-weather road in 1,073 villages (78% of district records). These are historical records, not live service guarantees.

Does this page show postal and PIN details for Balaghat district?

Yes. The postal summary includes 478 offices and 20 PINs for Balaghat district. That is about 34.5 offices per 100 village records. Verify important address details with India Post.

What does the bank ATM, CDM and CRM data mean for Balaghat district?

The banking section shows bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. Balaghat district has 112 banking service records, about 8.1 records per 100 village records. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 70 entries. Current service details should be verified with the bank.

Which PIN code has the most bank ATM, CDM and CRM records in Balaghat district?

PIN code 481001 has the most listed bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records in Balaghat district, with 52 records in the available RBI-sourced data. Verify current service details with the bank before visiting.

How do I find a Census village code in Balaghat district?

Start from the sub-district-wise table, open the local page, then choose the village. Village profiles show the Census village code where it is listed in the Census 2011 record.

How can I verify land records for villages in Balaghat district?

Use the official land-record portal for Madhya Pradesh, or the district and revenue office links where available. Most portals ask for district, sub-district, village and a record number such as khata, khatiyan, plot, khasra or owner name depending on the state. Vill is for village directory context, not land ownership proof.

Is the Balaghat district village data live or historical?

The village details are mainly based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some administrative names, facilities, PINs or services may have changed after 2011, so verify important details with official sources.

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.