Indian Village Directory
Chaukhandi Village
Chaukhandi is an inhabited village in Katangi Sub-district of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 497258, the Census 2011 record lists 1,234 people in 267 households and the reported area is 332.48 hectares. The local references include Katangi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katangi at about 9 km.
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Quick answer: Chaukhandi is a village in Katangi Sub-district, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 497258 and 1,234 people in 267 households.
Village Code497258
Population1,234
Households267
Area332.48 hectares
Nearest TownKatangi
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Chaukhandi
- Census Village Code
- 497258
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- State Census Code
- 23
- District
- Balaghat
- District Census Code
- 457
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Katangi
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03667
- CD Block
- Katangi
- Households
- 267
- Population
- 1,234
- Male Population
- 612
- Female Population
- 622
- Sex Ratio
- 1,016.34
- Area
- 332.48 hectares
- Area
- 3.32 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Katangi
- Nearest Town Distance
- 9 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Chaukhandi at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,234 people, 332.48 hectares of reported area and Katangi as the nearest town reference for Chaukhandi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Chaukhandi falls under Katangi Sub-district in Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh.
- The Census village code is 497258.
- The record lists 1,234 people living in 267 households.
- The reported village area is 332.48 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Katangi.
- 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 Density371.15 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.62 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share5.11%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share2.51%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share92.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Chaukhandi in the official administrative record. Census village code 497258 and Katangi CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 23
- District Census Code
- 457
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03667
- Village Census Code
- 497258
- CD Block Code
- 0257
- CD Block Name
- Katangi
Location and Distance
Katangi is the nearest town listed for Chaukhandi, about 9 km away. Balaghat is listed as the district headquarters at about 52 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Katangi
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 9 km
- District Headquarter
- Balaghat
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 52 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Katangi
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 9 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Madhya Pradesh
- Nearest Town
- Katangi
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 9 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 332.48 hectares
- Area
- 3.32 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,234 people in 267 households, with 612 male residents and 622 female residents. The average household size is 4.62, and SC share is 5.11% and ST share is 2.51% for Chaukhandi. Population density works out to about 371.15 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 267
- Total Population
- 1,234
- Male Population
- 612
- Female Population
- 622
- Sex Ratio
- 1,016.34
- Average Household Size
- 4.62
- SC Population
- 63
- SC Male Population
- 26
- SC Female Population
- 37
- SC Population Share
- 5.11
- ST Population
- 31
- ST Male Population
- 12
- ST Female Population
- 19
- ST Population Share
- 2.51
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Chaukhandi list 2 government primary schools 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
- 2
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Chaukhandi. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chaukhandi include hand pump 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
- 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
- 0.25 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 10.81 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Chaukhandi include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- 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 Chaukhandi 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
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Chaukhandi 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 Chaukhandi show that reported agricultural commodities include Dhan, Wheat and Alsi, net sown area is 240.15 hectares and irrigated land is 222.33 hectares (92.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Dhan
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Alsi
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 53.35 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 10.03
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 7.47 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 18.72 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 1.41 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 1.1 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 240.15
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 17.82 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 222.32999999999998
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 186.51 hectares
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 10.5 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 14.51 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 Chaukhandi
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
- 4
- Banks in Matched Records
- 3
- Matched PINs
- 1
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 |
1 |
25% |
| CRM |
3 |
75% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| State Bank of India |
2 |
50% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. |
1 |
25% |
| ICICI Bank Limited |
1 |
25% |
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 |
481445 |
Balaghat |
Katangi |
Katangi (Np) |
Mahavir Mor's House Ward No.11, Mahavir Mor's House, Katangi-481445, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, 481445 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. |
CRM |
481445 |
Balaghat |
Katangi |
Katangi (Np) |
Opposite Sanjeevni Clinic Nagpur Road Katangi Hdfc Bank Ltd, Ward No 3 Ground Floor First Floor, Balaghat, Madhya Prade… |
| ICICI Bank Limited |
CRM |
481445 |
Balaghat |
Katangi |
Katangi (Np) |
Dist: Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh - 481445 ICICI Bank Ltd, Ward No. 12, Waraseoni Road, Katangi, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh… |
| State Bank of India |
CRM |
481445 |
Balaghat |
Katangi |
Katangi (Np) |
Mahavir Mor's House Ward No.11, Mahavir Mor's House, Katangi-481445, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, 481445 |
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 Chaukhandi village located?
Chaukhandi is in Katangi Sub-district of Balaghat district in Madhya Pradesh, India.
Which district is Chaukhandi village in?
Chaukhandi village is in Balaghat district.
Which state is Chaukhandi village in?
Chaukhandi village is in Madhya Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Chaukhandi under?
Chaukhandi comes under Katangi Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Chaukhandi?
The Census village code of Chaukhandi is 497258.
What is the population of Chaukhandi village?
The village record lists 1,234 people and 267 households for Chaukhandi.
How many households are in Chaukhandi village?
The village record lists 267 households for Chaukhandi.
What is the male and female population of Chaukhandi?
The record lists 612 male residents and 622 female residents for Chaukhandi.
What is the sex ratio of Chaukhandi village?
The sex ratio of Chaukhandi is 1,016.34 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Chaukhandi village?
The reported geographical area of Chaukhandi is 332.48 hectares.
What is the population density of Chaukhandi village?
The approximate population density of Chaukhandi is 371.15 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Chaukhandi?
The nearest town listed for Chaukhandi is Katangi, about 9 km away.
How far is Chaukhandi from the district headquarters?
Chaukhandi is about 52 km from Balaghat, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Chaukhandi from the sub-district headquarters?
Chaukhandi is about 9 km from Katangi, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Chaukhandi?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Chaukhandi.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Chaukhandi?
For Chaukhandi, reported agricultural commodities include Dhan, Wheat and Alsi, net sown area is 240.15 hectares and irrigated land is 222.33 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chaukhandi?
The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chaukhandi. These records include 3 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 Chaukhandi.
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.