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Gowari Village

Gowari is an inhabited village in Baihar Sub-district of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 497983, the Census 2011 record lists 1,160 people in 235 households and the reported area is 618.4 hectares. The local references include Baihar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Baihar at about 7 km.

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Quick answer: Gowari is a village in Baihar Sub-district, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 497983 and 1,160 people in 235 households.
Village Code497983
Population1,160
Households235
Area618.4 hectares
Nearest TownBaihar

Key Village Facts

Village
Gowari
Census Village Code
497983
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
Baihar
Households
235
Population
1,160
Male Population
586
Female Population
574
Sex Ratio
979.52
Area
618.4 hectares
Area
6.18 sq km
Nearest Town
Baihar
Nearest Town Distance
7 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Gowari at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,160 people, 618.4 hectares of reported area and Baihar as the nearest town reference for Gowari, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictBalaghat
Sub-districtBaihar
CD BlockBaihar
  • Gowari falls under Baihar Sub-district in Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 497983.
  • The record lists 1,160 people living in 235 households.
  • The reported village area is 618.4 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Baihar.
  • 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 Density187.58 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.94 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share2.33%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share65.26%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share40.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gowari in the official administrative record. Census village code 497983 and Baihar CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
457
Sub-district Census Code
03674
Village Census Code
497983
CD Block Code
0264
CD Block Name
Baihar

Location and Distance

Baihar is the nearest town listed for Gowari, about 7 km away. Balaghat is listed as the district headquarters at about 70 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Baihar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Balaghat
Distance from District Headquarter
70 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Baihar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
7 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Baihar
Distance from Nearest Town
7 km
Total Geographical Area
618.4 hectares
Area
6.18 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,160 people in 235 households, with 586 male residents and 574 female residents. The average household size is 4.94, and SC share is 2.33% and ST share is 65.26% for Gowari. Population density works out to about 187.58 people per sq km.

Total Households
235
Total Population
1,160
Male Population
586
Female Population
574
Sex Ratio
979.52
Average Household Size
4.94
SC Population
27
SC Male Population
14
SC Female Population
13
SC Population Share
2.33
ST Population
757
ST Male Population
382
ST Female Population
375
ST Population Share
65.26
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gowari list 1 government primary school 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
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gowari 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 Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
1.06 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gowari 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 Gowari 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 Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gowari is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 12 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gowari show that reported agricultural commodities include Dhan, Kodu and Makka, net sown area is 274.99 hectares and irrigated land is 111.31 hectares (40.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Dhan
Agricultural Commodities Second
Kodu
Agricultural Commodities Third
Makka
Forest Area In Hectares
207.81 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
26.79
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
77.19 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
31.62 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
274.99
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
163.68 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
111.31
Canals Area In Hectares
96.01 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
14.24 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 Gowari

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 Gowari village located?

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

Which district is Gowari village in?

Gowari village is in Balaghat district.

Which state is Gowari village in?

Gowari village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Gowari under?

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

What is the Census village code of Gowari?

The Census village code of Gowari is 497983.

What is the population of Gowari village?

The village record lists 1,160 people and 235 households for Gowari.

How many households are in Gowari village?

The village record lists 235 households for Gowari.

What is the male and female population of Gowari?

The record lists 586 male residents and 574 female residents for Gowari.

What is the sex ratio of Gowari village?

The sex ratio of Gowari is 979.52 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gowari village?

The reported geographical area of Gowari is 618.4 hectares.

What is the population density of Gowari village?

The approximate population density of Gowari is 187.58 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gowari?

The nearest town listed for Gowari is Baihar, about 7 km away.

How far is Gowari from the district headquarters?

Gowari is about 70 km from Balaghat, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gowari from the sub-district headquarters?

Gowari is about 7 km from Baihar, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gowari?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Gowari.

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

For Gowari, reported agricultural commodities include Dhan, Kodu and Makka, net sown area is 274.99 hectares and irrigated land is 111.31 hectares.

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

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

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.