Indian Village Directory
Gulwa Village
Gulwa is an inhabited village in Kirnapur Sub-district of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 497928, the Census 2011 record lists 1,210 people in 281 households and the reported area is 342.91 hectares. The local references include Kirnapur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Balaghat at about 45 km.
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Quick answer: Gulwa is a village in Kirnapur Sub-district, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 497928 and 1,210 people in 281 households.
Village Code497928
Population1,210
Households281
Area342.91 hectares
Nearest TownBalaghat
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Gulwa
- Census Village Code
- 497928
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- State Census Code
- 23
- District
- Balaghat
- District Census Code
- 457
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Kirnapur
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03673
- CD Block
- Kirnapur
- Households
- 281
- Population
- 1,210
- Male Population
- 602
- Female Population
- 608
- Sex Ratio
- 1,009.97
- Area
- 342.91 hectares
- Area
- 3.43 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Balaghat
- Nearest Town Distance
- 45 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Gulwa at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,210 people, 342.91 hectares of reported area and Balaghat as the nearest town reference for Gulwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Gulwa falls under Kirnapur Sub-district in Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh.
- The Census village code is 497928.
- The record lists 1,210 people living in 281 households.
- The reported village area is 342.91 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density352.86 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.31 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share11.07%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share14.71%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share95.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Gulwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 497928 and Kirnapur CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 23
- District Census Code
- 457
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03673
- Village Census Code
- 497928
- CD Block Code
- 0262
- CD Block Name
- Kirnapur
Location and Distance
Balaghat is the nearest town listed for Gulwa, about 45 km away. Balaghat is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Kirnapur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 10 km
- District Headquarter
- Balaghat
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 45 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Balaghat
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 45 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Madhya Pradesh
- Nearest Town
- Balaghat
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 45 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 342.91 hectares
- Area
- 3.43 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,210 people in 281 households, with 602 male residents and 608 female residents. The average household size is 4.31, and SC share is 11.07% and ST share is 14.71% for Gulwa. Population density works out to about 352.86 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 281
- Total Population
- 1,210
- Male Population
- 602
- Female Population
- 608
- Sex Ratio
- 1,009.97
- Average Household Size
- 4.31
- SC Population
- 134
- SC Male Population
- 70
- SC Female Population
- 64
- SC Population Share
- 11.07
- ST Population
- 178
- ST Male Population
- 95
- ST Female Population
- 83
- ST Population Share
- 14.71
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Gulwa 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gulwa 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
- 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
- 37.52 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Gulwa include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- 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 Gulwa 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 ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Gulwa is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 10 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
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Gulwa show that net sown area is 225 hectares and irrigated land is 215.4 hectares (95.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 20.45 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 15.56
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 14.96 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 22 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 14.1 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 18.51 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 12.33 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 225.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 9.6 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 215.4
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 168.18 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 9.7 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gulwa
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
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 3
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- Matched PINs
- 3
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 |
3 |
100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| State Bank of India |
2 |
67% |
| Central Bank of India |
1 |
33% |
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 |
| Central Bank of India |
ATM |
481220 |
Balaghat |
Kirnapur |
Rajegaon |
Rajegaon at and Post Rajegaon, Balaghat Tehsil, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, 481220 |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
481001 |
Balaghat |
Kirnapur |
Kirnapur (Ct) |
Opposite Guljar Hotel Near Govt. Hospital, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, 481001 |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
481115 |
Balaghat |
Kirnapur |
Rajegaon |
Ward No 20, Near Petrol Pump Ward No 20, Near Petrol Pump, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, 481115 |
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 Gulwa village located?
Gulwa is in Kirnapur Sub-district of Balaghat district in Madhya Pradesh, India.
Which district is Gulwa village in?
Gulwa village is in Balaghat district.
Which state is Gulwa village in?
Gulwa village is in Madhya Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Gulwa under?
Gulwa comes under Kirnapur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Gulwa?
The Census village code of Gulwa is 497928.
What is the population of Gulwa village?
The village record lists 1,210 people and 281 households for Gulwa.
How many households are in Gulwa village?
The village record lists 281 households for Gulwa.
What is the male and female population of Gulwa?
The record lists 602 male residents and 608 female residents for Gulwa.
What is the sex ratio of Gulwa village?
The sex ratio of Gulwa is 1,009.97 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Gulwa village?
The reported geographical area of Gulwa is 342.91 hectares.
What is the population density of Gulwa village?
The approximate population density of Gulwa is 352.86 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Gulwa?
The nearest town listed for Gulwa is Balaghat, about 45 km away.
How far is Gulwa from the district headquarters?
Gulwa is about 45 km from Balaghat, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Gulwa from the sub-district headquarters?
Gulwa is about 10 km from Kirnapur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Gulwa?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Gulwa.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Gulwa?
For Gulwa, net sown area is 225 hectares and irrigated land is 215.4 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Gulwa?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gulwa. 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 Gulwa.
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.