Indian Village Directory

Mawai Village

Mawai is an inhabited village in Ghuwara Sub-district of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 458246, the Census 2011 record lists 1,664 people in 396 households and the reported area is 778.81 hectares. The local references include Bada Malhera CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ghuwara at about 18 km.

In short:

Mawai is a village in Ghuwara Sub-district, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 458246 and 1,664 people in 396 households.

Village Code458246
Population1,664
Households396
Area778.81 hectares
Nearest TownGhuwara

Detailed village profile

Mawai at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,664 people, 778.81 hectares of reported area and Ghuwara as the nearest town reference for Mawai, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Chhatarpur
Sub-district Ghuwara
CD Block Bada Malhera
  • Mawai falls under Ghuwara Sub-district in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 458246.
  • The record lists 1,664 people living in 396 households.
  • The reported village area is 778.81 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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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

Key Village Facts

Village
Mawai
Census Village Code
458246
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
396
Population
1,664
Male Population
850
Female Population
814
Sex Ratio
957.65
Area
778.81 hectares
Area
7.79 sq km
Nearest Town
Ghuwara
Nearest Town Distance
18 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 213.66 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.2 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 29.87% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 69.9% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Mawai in the official administrative record. Census village code 458246 and Bada Malhera CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
425
Sub-district Census Code
03432
Village Census Code
458246
CD Block Code
0043
CD Block Name
Bada Malhera

Location and Distance

Ghuwara is the nearest town listed for Mawai, about 18 km away. Chhatarpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 97 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Ghuwara
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18 km
District Headquarter
Chhatarpur
Distance from District Headquarter
97 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Ghuwara
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Ghuwara
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
778.81 hectares
Area
7.79 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,664 people in 396 households, with 850 male residents and 814 female residents. The average household size is 4.2, and SC share is 29.87% and ST share is 0% for Mawai. Population density works out to about 213.66 people per sq km.

Total Households
396
Total Population
1,664
Male Population
850
Female Population
814
Sex Ratio
957.65
Average Household Size
4.2
SC Population
497
SC Male Population
264
SC Female Population
233
SC Population Share
29.87
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Mawai list 1 government primary 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Mawai 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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
132.55 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Mawai include 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.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
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 Mawai 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

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Mawai show that reported agricultural commodities include Soyabean, Tilli and Wheat, net sown area is 609.58 hectares and irrigated land is 426.38 hectares (69.9% 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
Wheat
Forest Area In Hectares
33.44 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
35.79 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
100 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
609.58
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
183.2 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
426.38
Canals Area In Hectares
293.83 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mawai village located?

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

Which district is Mawai village in?

Mawai village is in Chhatarpur district.

Which state is Mawai village in?

Mawai village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Mawai under?

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

What is the Census village code of Mawai?

The Census village code of Mawai is 458246.

What is the population of Mawai village?

The village record lists 1,664 people and 396 households for Mawai.

How many households are in Mawai village?

The village record lists 396 households for Mawai.

What is the male and female population of Mawai?

The record lists 850 male residents and 814 female residents for Mawai.

What is the sex ratio of Mawai village?

The sex ratio of Mawai is 957.65 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Mawai village?

The reported geographical area of Mawai is 778.81 hectares.

What is the population density of Mawai village?

The approximate population density of Mawai is 213.66 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Mawai?

The nearest town listed for Mawai is Ghuwara, about 18 km away.

How far is Mawai from the district headquarters?

Mawai is about 97 km from Chhatarpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Mawai from the sub-district headquarters?

Mawai is about 18 km from Ghuwara, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Mawai?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Mawai.

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

For Mawai, reported agricultural commodities include Soyabean, Tilli and Wheat, net sown area is 609.58 hectares and irrigated land is 426.38 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.