Indian Village Directory

Biswan Village

Biswan is an inhabited village in Ghuwara Sub-district of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 458205, the Census 2011 record lists 1,677 people in 366 households and the reported area is 497.79 hectares. The local references include Bada Malhera CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ghuwara at about 7 km.

In short:

Biswan is a village in Ghuwara Sub-district, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 458205 and 1,677 people in 366 households.

Village Code458205
Population1,677
Households366
Area497.79 hectares
Nearest TownGhuwara

Detailed village profile

Biswan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,677 people, 497.79 hectares of reported area and Ghuwara as the nearest town reference for Biswan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Chhatarpur
Sub-district Ghuwara
CD Block Bada Malhera
  • Biswan falls under Ghuwara Sub-district in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 458205.
  • The record lists 1,677 people living in 366 households.
  • The reported village area is 497.79 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Ghuwara.
  • 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

Key Village Facts

Village
Biswan
Census Village Code
458205
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Chhatarpur
District Census Code
425
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ghuwara
Sub-district Census Code
03432
CD Block
Bada Malhera
Households
366
Population
1,677
Male Population
906
Female Population
771
Sex Ratio
850.99
Area
497.79 hectares
Area
4.98 sq km
Nearest Town
Ghuwara
Nearest Town Distance
7 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 336.89 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.58 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 37.33% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 8.47% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 61.9% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Biswan in the official administrative record. Census village code 458205 and Bada Malhera CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
425
Sub-district Census Code
03432
Village Census Code
458205
CD Block Code
0043
CD Block Name
Bada Malhera

Location and Distance

Ghuwara is the nearest town listed for Biswan, about 7 km away. Chhatarpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 79 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Ghuwara
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Chhatarpur
Distance from District Headquarter
79 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Ghuwara
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
7 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Ghuwara
Distance from Nearest Town
7 km
Total Geographical Area
497.79 hectares
Area
4.98 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,677 people in 366 households, with 906 male residents and 771 female residents. The average household size is 4.58, and SC share is 37.33% and ST share is 8.47% for Biswan. Population density works out to about 336.89 people per sq km.

Total Households
366
Total Population
1,677
Male Population
906
Female Population
771
Sex Ratio
850.99
Average Household Size
4.58
SC Population
626
SC Male Population
344
SC Female Population
282
SC Population Share
37.33
ST Population
142
ST Male Population
80
ST Female Population
62
ST Population Share
8.47
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Biswan list 1 government primary school 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
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Biswan include hand pump 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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
215.83 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Biswan include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
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 Biswan include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop 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
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Biswan is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 8 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
8 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
8 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
8 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
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Biswan show that reported agricultural commodities include Soyabean, Tilli and Mustard, net sown area is 348.79 hectares and irrigated land is 215.83 hectares (61.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Soyabean
Agricultural Commodities Second
Tilli
Agricultural Commodities Third
Mustard
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
13.94
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
3.94 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
15.44 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
43.59 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
72.09 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
348.79
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
132.96 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
215.83

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

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Biswan village located?

Biswan is in Ghuwara Sub-district of Chhatarpur district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Biswan village in?

Biswan village is in Chhatarpur district.

Which state is Biswan village in?

Biswan village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Biswan under?

Biswan comes under Ghuwara Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Biswan?

The Census village code of Biswan is 458205.

What is the population of Biswan village?

The village record lists 1,677 people and 366 households for Biswan.

How many households are in Biswan village?

The village record lists 366 households for Biswan.

What is the male and female population of Biswan?

The record lists 906 male residents and 771 female residents for Biswan.

What is the sex ratio of Biswan village?

The sex ratio of Biswan is 850.99 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Biswan village?

The reported geographical area of Biswan is 497.79 hectares.

What is the population density of Biswan village?

The approximate population density of Biswan is 336.89 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Biswan?

The nearest town listed for Biswan is Ghuwara, about 7 km away.

How far is Biswan from the district headquarters?

Biswan is about 79 km from Chhatarpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Biswan from the sub-district headquarters?

Biswan is about 7 km from Ghuwara, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Biswan?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Biswan.

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

For Biswan, reported agricultural commodities include Soyabean, Tilli and Mustard, net sown area is 348.79 hectares and irrigated land is 215.83 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Biswan.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Biswan.

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.