Indian Village Directory

Bistawahi Village

Bistawahi is an inhabited village in Baihar Sub-district of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 498185, the Census 2011 record lists 409 people in 99 households and the reported area is 282.49 hectares. The local references include Birsa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Malajkhand at about 10 km.

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Quick answer: Bistawahi is a village in Baihar Sub-district, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 498185 and 409 people in 99 households.
Village Code498185
Population409
Households99
Area282.49 hectares
Nearest TownMalajkhand

Key Village Facts

Village
Bistawahi
Census Village Code
498185
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Balaghat
District Census Code
457
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Baihar
Sub-district Census Code
03674
CD Block
Birsa
Households
99
Population
409
Male Population
200
Female Population
209
Sex Ratio
1,045
Area
282.49 hectares
Area
2.82 sq km
Nearest Town
Malajkhand
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bistawahi at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 409 people, 282.49 hectares of reported area and Malajkhand as the nearest town reference for Bistawahi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictBalaghat
Sub-districtBaihar
CD BlockBirsa
  • Bistawahi falls under Baihar Sub-district in Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 498185.
  • The record lists 409 people living in 99 households.
  • The reported village area is 282.49 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Malajkhand.
  • 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 Density144.78 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.13 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share26.16%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share29.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bistawahi in the official administrative record. Census village code 498185 and Birsa CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
457
Sub-district Census Code
03674
Village Census Code
498185
CD Block Code
0265
CD Block Name
Birsa

Location and Distance

Malajkhand is the nearest town listed for Bistawahi, about 10 km away. Balaghat is listed as the district headquarters at about 98 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Baihar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
16 km
District Headquarter
Balaghat
Distance from District Headquarter
98 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Malajkhand
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Malajkhand
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
282.49 hectares
Area
2.82 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 409 people in 99 households, with 200 male residents and 209 female residents. The average household size is 4.13, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 26.16% for Bistawahi. Population density works out to about 144.78 people per sq km.

Total Households
99
Total Population
409
Male Population
200
Female Population
209
Sex Ratio
1,045
Average Household Size
4.13
ST Population
107
ST Male Population
53
ST Female Population
54
ST Population Share
26.16
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bistawahi 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 Bistawahi include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

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
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal 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
No Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Community Bio Gas Or Recycle Of Waste For Production Use
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
14.78 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
0.34 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bistawahi 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
Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
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 Bistawahi include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bistawahi is reported as 14 hours per day in summer and 14 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
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
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
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bistawahi show that net sown area is 163.87 hectares and irrigated land is 48.66 hectares (29.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
55.67 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
11.87
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
15.66 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.92 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
18.72 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
163.87
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
115.21 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
48.66
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
39.91 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
8.41 hectares

Other Available Details

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Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bistawahi

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
8
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
2

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 4 50%
CRM 4 50%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 7 88%
Indian Overseas Bank 1 12%

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
State Bank of India ATM 481111 Balaghat Baihar Baihar (Np) Lamta Road Dist-Balaghat Baihar, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, 481111
Indian Overseas Bank CRM 481116 Balaghat Baihar Chartola Malanjkhand Post, Chartola - 481116 Malanjkhand Copper Project, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, 481116
State Bank of India ATM 481116 Balaghat Baihar Malajkhand (M) Baihar Tehsil Malanjkhand, P. O. Birsa, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, 481116
State Bank of India CRM 481111 Balaghat Baihar Baihar (Np) Lamta Road Dist-Balaghat Baihar, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, 481111
State Bank of India CRM 481116 Balaghat Baihar Malajkhand (M) Baihar Tehsil Malanjkhand, P. O. Birsa, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, 481116

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 Bistawahi village located?

Bistawahi is in Baihar Sub-district of Balaghat district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Bistawahi village in?

Bistawahi village is in Balaghat district.

Which state is Bistawahi village in?

Bistawahi village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Bistawahi under?

Bistawahi comes under Baihar Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bistawahi?

The Census village code of Bistawahi is 498185.

What is the population of Bistawahi village?

The village record lists 409 people and 99 households for Bistawahi.

How many households are in Bistawahi village?

The village record lists 99 households for Bistawahi.

What is the male and female population of Bistawahi?

The record lists 200 male residents and 209 female residents for Bistawahi.

What is the sex ratio of Bistawahi village?

The sex ratio of Bistawahi is 1,045 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bistawahi village?

The reported geographical area of Bistawahi is 282.49 hectares.

What is the population density of Bistawahi village?

The approximate population density of Bistawahi is 144.78 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bistawahi?

The nearest town listed for Bistawahi is Malajkhand, about 10 km away.

How far is Bistawahi from the district headquarters?

Bistawahi is about 98 km from Balaghat, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bistawahi from the sub-district headquarters?

Bistawahi is about 16 km from Baihar, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bistawahi?

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

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

For Bistawahi, net sown area is 163.87 hectares and irrigated land is 48.66 hectares.

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

The page shows 8 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bistawahi. These records include 2 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 Bistawahi.

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.