Mowala is an inhabited village in Baihar Sub-district of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 497969, the Census 2011 record lists 918 people in 215 households and the reported area is 468.17 hectares. The local references include Baihar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Baihar at about 10 km.
In short:
Mowala is a village in Baihar Sub-district, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 497969 and 918 people in 215 households.
Village Code497969
Population918
Households215
Area468.17 hectares
Nearest TownBaihar
Detailed village profile
Mowala at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 918 people, 468.17 hectares of reported area and Baihar as the nearest town reference for Mowala, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Mowala falls under Baihar Sub-district in Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh.
The Census village code is 497969.
The record lists 918 people living in 215 households.
The reported village area is 468.17 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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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 Village Facts
Village
Mowala
Census Village Code
497969
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
215
Population
918
Male Population
451
Female Population
467
Sex Ratio
1,035.48
Area
468.17 hectares
Area
4.68 sq km
Nearest Town
Baihar
Nearest Town Distance
10 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 Density196.08 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.27 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share10.13%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share83.77%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share5.8%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Mowala in the official administrative record. Census village code 497969 and Baihar CD Block.
State Census Code
23
District Census Code
457
Sub-district Census Code
03674
Village Census Code
497969
CD Block Code
0264
CD Block Name
Baihar
Location and Distance
Baihar is the nearest town listed for Mowala, about 10 km away. Balaghat is listed as the district headquarters at about 78 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Baihar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Balaghat
Distance from District Headquarter
78 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Baihar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Baihar
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
468.17 hectares
Area
4.68 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 918 people in 215 households, with 451 male residents and 467 female residents. The average household size is 4.27, and SC share is 10.13% and ST share is 83.77% for Mowala. Population density works out to about 196.08 people per sq km.
Total Households
215
Total Population
918
Male Population
451
Female Population
467
Sex Ratio
1,035.48
Average Household Size
4.27
SC Population
93
SC Male Population
50
SC Female Population
43
SC Population Share
10.13
ST Population
769
ST Male Population
373
ST Female Population
396
ST Population Share
83.77
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Mowala list 1 government primary school and 1 government secondary 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 Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Mowala 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
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
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
75.54 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
0.14 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Mowala.
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Mowala 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
Sports Field
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Mowala is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 18 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
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 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 Mowala show that reported agricultural commodities include Dhan and Kodu, net sown area is 127.37 hectares and irrigated land is 7.39 hectares (5.8% 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
Kodu
Forest Area In Hectares
91.01 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
20.31
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
45.61 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
16.44 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
45.75 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
46.14 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
127.37
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
119.98 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
7.39
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
7.25 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
Map and Location
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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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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.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 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 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.
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 Mowala village located?
Mowala is in Baihar Sub-district of Balaghat district in Madhya Pradesh, India.
Which district is Mowala village in?
Mowala village is in Balaghat district.
Which state is Mowala village in?
Mowala village is in Madhya Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Mowala under?
Mowala comes under Baihar Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Mowala?
The Census village code of Mowala is 497969.
What is the population of Mowala village?
The village record lists 918 people and 215 households for Mowala.
How many households are in Mowala village?
The village record lists 215 households for Mowala.
What is the male and female population of Mowala?
The record lists 451 male residents and 467 female residents for Mowala.
What is the sex ratio of Mowala village?
The sex ratio of Mowala is 1,035.48 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Mowala village?
The reported geographical area of Mowala is 468.17 hectares.
What is the population density of Mowala village?
The approximate population density of Mowala is 196.08 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Mowala?
The nearest town listed for Mowala is Baihar, about 10 km away.
How far is Mowala from the district headquarters?
Mowala is about 78 km from Balaghat, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Mowala from the sub-district headquarters?
Mowala is about 10 km from Baihar, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Mowala?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government secondary school for Mowala.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Mowala?
For Mowala, reported agricultural commodities include Dhan and Kodu, net sown area is 127.37 hectares and irrigated land is 7.39 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Mowala?
The page shows 8 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Mowala. 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 Mowala.
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.