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.

DistrictBalaghat
Sub-districtKirnapur
CD BlockKirnapur
  • 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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
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.