Karel is an inhabited village in Bichhua Sub-district of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 495369, the Census 2011 record lists 505 people in 112 households and the reported area is 231.69 hectares. The local references include Bichhua CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chhindwara at about 47 km.
In short:
Karel is a village in Bichhua Sub-district, Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 495369 and 505 people in 112 households.
Village Code495369
Population505
Households112
Area231.69 hectares
Nearest TownChhindwara
Detailed village profile
Karel at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 505 people, 231.69 hectares of reported area and Chhindwara as the nearest town reference for Karel, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Karel falls under Bichhua Sub-district in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh.
The Census village code is 495369.
The record lists 505 people living in 112 households.
The reported village area is 231.69 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Chhindwara.
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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Karel
Census Village Code
495369
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Chhindwara
District Census Code
455
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bichhua
Sub-district Census Code
03657
CD Block
Bichhua
Households
112
Population
505
Male Population
254
Female Population
251
Sex Ratio
988.19
Area
231.69 hectares
Area
2.32 sq km
Nearest Town
Chhindwara
Nearest Town Distance
47 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 Density217.96 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.51 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share21.98%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share22.18%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share44%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Karel in the official administrative record. Census village code 495369 and Bichhua CD Block.
State Census Code
23
District Census Code
455
Sub-district Census Code
03657
Village Census Code
495369
CD Block Code
0247
CD Block Name
Bichhua
Location and Distance
Chhindwara is the nearest town listed for Karel, about 47 km away. Chhindwara is listed as the district headquarters at about 47 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Bichhua
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Chhindwara
Distance from District Headquarter
47 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chhindwara
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
47 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Chhindwara
Distance from Nearest Town
47 km
Total Geographical Area
231.69 hectares
Area
2.32 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 505 people in 112 households, with 254 male residents and 251 female residents. The average household size is 4.51, and SC share is 21.98% and ST share is 22.18% for Karel. Population density works out to about 217.96 people per sq km.
Total Households
112
Total Population
505
Male Population
254
Female Population
251
Sex Ratio
988.19
Average Household Size
4.51
SC Population
111
SC Male Population
54
SC Female Population
57
SC Population Share
21.98
ST Population
112
ST Male Population
55
ST Female Population
57
ST Population Share
22.18
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Karel 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.
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
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 Karel include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
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
94.23 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Karel include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
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 Karel include cooperative bank, Anganwadi centre, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Cooperative Bank
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Community Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Karel is reported as 9 hours per day in summer and 9 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
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Karel show that net sown area is 214.09 hectares and irrigated land is 94.23 hectares (44% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
7.04
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
2.93 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
5.11 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.52 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
214.09
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
119.86 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
94.23
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
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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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.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
2
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
4
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Central Bank of India
2
50%
State Bank of India
2
50%
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
480111
Chhindwara
Bichhua
Bichhua
College Road Shiv Mandir, Bad Chowk Bichhua, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480111
Khamarpani Village Khamarpani, Dist Chhindwara, Khamarpani, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480311
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 Karel village located?
Karel is in Bichhua Sub-district of Chhindwara district in Madhya Pradesh, India.
Which district is Karel village in?
Karel village is in Chhindwara district.
Which state is Karel village in?
Karel village is in Madhya Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Karel under?
Karel comes under Bichhua Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Karel?
The Census village code of Karel is 495369.
What is the population of Karel village?
The village record lists 505 people and 112 households for Karel.
How many households are in Karel village?
The village record lists 112 households for Karel.
What is the male and female population of Karel?
The record lists 254 male residents and 251 female residents for Karel.
What is the sex ratio of Karel village?
The sex ratio of Karel is 988.19 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Karel village?
The reported geographical area of Karel is 231.69 hectares.
What is the population density of Karel village?
The approximate population density of Karel is 217.96 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Karel?
The nearest town listed for Karel is Chhindwara, about 47 km away.
How far is Karel from the district headquarters?
Karel is about 47 km from Chhindwara, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Karel from the sub-district headquarters?
Karel is about 6 km from Bichhua, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Karel?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Karel.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Karel?
For Karel, net sown area is 214.09 hectares and irrigated land is 94.23 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Karel?
The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Karel. 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 Karel.
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.