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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 498157, the Census 2011 record lists 957 people in 192 households and the reported area is 567.48 hectares. The local references include Birsa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Malajkhand at about 20 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 498157 and 957 people in 192 households.
Village Code498157
Population957
Households192
Area567.48 hectares
Nearest TownMalajkhand
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Gowari
- Census Village Code
- 498157
- 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
- 192
- Population
- 957
- Male Population
- 472
- Female Population
- 485
- Sex Ratio
- 1,027.54
- Area
- 567.48 hectares
- Area
- 5.67 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Malajkhand
- Nearest Town Distance
- 20 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Gowari at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 957 people, 567.48 hectares of reported area and Malajkhand as the nearest town reference for Gowari, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Gowari falls under Baihar Sub-district in Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh.
- The Census village code is 498157.
- The record lists 957 people living in 192 households.
- The reported village area is 567.48 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 Density168.64 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.98 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.1%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share76.18%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share56.8%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 498157 and Birsa CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 23
- District Census Code
- 457
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03674
- Village Census Code
- 498157
- CD Block Code
- 0265
- CD Block Name
- Birsa
Location and Distance
Malajkhand is the nearest town listed for Gowari, about 20 km away. Balaghat is listed as the district headquarters at about 121 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Baihar
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 46 km
- District Headquarter
- Balaghat
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 121 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Malajkhand
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 20 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Madhya Pradesh
- Nearest Town
- Malajkhand
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 20 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 567.48 hectares
- Area
- 5.67 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 957 people in 192 households, with 472 male residents and 485 female residents. The average household size is 4.98, and SC share is 0.1% and ST share is 76.18% for Gowari. Population density works out to about 168.64 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 192
- Total Population
- 957
- Male Population
- 472
- Female Population
- 485
- Sex Ratio
- 1,027.54
- Average Household Size
- 4.98
- SC Population
- 1
- SC Female Population
- 1
- SC Population Share
- 0.1
- ST Population
- 729
- ST Male Population
- 354
- ST Female Population
- 375
- ST Population Share
- 76.18
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Gowari 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 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
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
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.
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- 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 cooperative bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Cooperative Bank
- Available
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- 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 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
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Gowari show that reported agricultural commodities include Dhan and Makka, net sown area is 186.35 hectares and irrigated land is 105.79 hectares (56.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Dhan
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Makka
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 126.86 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 48.55
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 127.9 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 77.82 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 186.35
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 80.56 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 105.79
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 105.79 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 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
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- 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 Type | Records | Share |
| ATM |
4 |
50% |
| CRM |
4 |
50% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| 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
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
| 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 498157.
What is the population of Gowari village?
The village record lists 957 people and 192 households for Gowari.
How many households are in Gowari village?
The village record lists 192 households for Gowari.
What is the male and female population of Gowari?
The record lists 472 male residents and 485 female residents for Gowari.
What is the sex ratio of Gowari village?
The sex ratio of Gowari is 1,027.54 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Gowari village?
The reported geographical area of Gowari is 567.48 hectares.
What is the population density of Gowari village?
The approximate population density of Gowari is 168.64 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 Malajkhand, about 20 km away.
How far is Gowari from the district headquarters?
Gowari is about 121 km from Balaghat, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Gowari from the sub-district headquarters?
Gowari is about 46 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 for Gowari.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Gowari?
For Gowari, reported agricultural commodities include Dhan and Makka, net sown area is 186.35 hectares and irrigated land is 105.79 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.