Indian Village Directory

Kategaon Village

Kategaon is an inhabited village in Balaghat Sub-district of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 497725, the Census 2011 record lists 848 people in 198 households and the reported area is 1,334.77 hectares. The local references include Balaghat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Balaghat at about 27 km.

In short:

Kategaon is a village in Balaghat Sub-district, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 497725 and 848 people in 198 households.

Village Code497725
Population848
Households198
Area1,334.77 hectares
Nearest TownBalaghat

Detailed village profile

Kategaon at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 848 people, 1,334.77 hectares of reported area and Balaghat as the nearest town reference for Kategaon, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Balaghat
Sub-district Balaghat
CD Block Balaghat
  • Kategaon falls under Balaghat Sub-district in Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 497725.
  • The record lists 848 people living in 198 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,334.77 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Balaghat.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Kategaon
Census Village Code
497725
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Balaghat
District Census Code
457
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Balaghat
Sub-district Census Code
03672
CD Block
Balaghat
Households
198
Population
848
Male Population
418
Female Population
430
Sex Ratio
1,028.71
Area
1,334.77 hectares
Area
13.35 sq km
Nearest Town
Balaghat
Nearest Town Distance
27 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 Density 63.53 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.28 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0.83% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 65.92% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 47.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kategaon in the official administrative record. Census village code 497725 and Balaghat CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
457
Sub-district Census Code
03672
Village Census Code
497725
CD Block Code
0261
CD Block Name
Balaghat

Location and Distance

Balaghat is the nearest town listed for Kategaon, about 27 km away. Balaghat is listed as the district headquarters at about 27 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Balaghat
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
27 km
District Headquarter
Balaghat
Distance from District Headquarter
27 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Balaghat
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
27 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Balaghat
Distance from Nearest Town
27 km
Total Geographical Area
1,334.77 hectares
Area
13.35 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 848 people in 198 households, with 418 male residents and 430 female residents. The average household size is 4.28, and SC share is 0.83% and ST share is 65.92% for Kategaon. Population density works out to about 63.53 people per sq km.

Total Households
198
Total Population
848
Male Population
418
Female Population
430
Sex Ratio
1,028.71
Average Household Size
4.28
SC Population
7
SC Male Population
3
SC Female Population
4
SC Population Share
0.83
ST Population
559
ST Male Population
275
ST Female Population
284
ST Population Share
65.92
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kategaon list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Kategaon. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kategaon include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
River Canal
Available
Open Drainage
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
28.07 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
0.4 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kategaon include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kategaon 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

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kategaon 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 Kategaon show that net sown area is 302.43 hectares and irrigated land is 142.5 hectares (47.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
711.3 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
17.67
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
195.25 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
65.24 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
7.32 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
7.49 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
302.43
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
159.93 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
142.5
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
142.1 hectares

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kategaon

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
59
Banks in Matched Records
14
Matched PINs
8

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 46 78%
CRM 13 22%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 38 64%
Central Bank of India 3 5.1%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 3 5.1%
Bank of India 2 3.4%
Bank of Maharashtra 2 3.4%

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
Bank of Baroda ATM 481001 Balaghat Balaghat Balaghat (M) Circuit House Road Azad Chowk, Chitragupt Nagar, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, 481001
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
Bank of India ATM 481001 Balaghat Balaghat Balaghat (M) Gouli Mohalla Kali Mandir Road Kishan Complex Balaghat, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, 481001
Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited ATM 481331 Balaghat Balaghat Balaghat (M) Madhyapradesh-481331 Ward No 7, Near Railway Crossing Wara, Waraseoni, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, 481331
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 481335 Balaghat Balaghat Balaghat (M) Waraseoni Waraseoni Balaghat Waraseoni Rampayali, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, 481335
Central Bank of India ATM 481001 Balaghat Balaghat Balaghat (M) Gondia Road Lakhera, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh Near Karam Petrol Pump Ward No 30, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, 481001
Central Bank of India ATM 481001 Balaghat Balaghat Balaghat (M) Khasra No - 351/12/Gh, Ward No - 29, Khalsa Complex, Near Punjab National Bank, Hanuman Chowk Balaghat, Dist - Balaghat…

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 Kategaon village located?

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

Which district is Kategaon village in?

Kategaon village is in Balaghat district.

Which state is Kategaon village in?

Kategaon village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Kategaon under?

Kategaon comes under Balaghat Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kategaon?

The Census village code of Kategaon is 497725.

What is the population of Kategaon village?

The village record lists 848 people and 198 households for Kategaon.

How many households are in Kategaon village?

The village record lists 198 households for Kategaon.

What is the male and female population of Kategaon?

The record lists 418 male residents and 430 female residents for Kategaon.

What is the sex ratio of Kategaon village?

The sex ratio of Kategaon is 1,028.71 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kategaon village?

The reported geographical area of Kategaon is 1,334.77 hectares.

What is the population density of Kategaon village?

The approximate population density of Kategaon is 63.53 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kategaon?

The nearest town listed for Kategaon is Balaghat, about 27 km away.

How far is Kategaon from the district headquarters?

Kategaon is about 27 km from Balaghat, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kategaon from the sub-district headquarters?

Kategaon is about 27 km from Balaghat, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kategaon?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Kategaon.

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

For Kategaon, net sown area is 302.43 hectares and irrigated land is 142.5 hectares.

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

The page shows 59 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kategaon. These records include 14 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 Kategaon.

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.