Indian Village Directory

Sahanwari Village

Sahanwari is an inhabited village in Bichhua Sub-district of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 495336, the Census 2011 record lists 633 people in 143 households and the reported area is 966.88 hectares. The local references include Bichhua CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sausar at about 23 km.

In short:

Sahanwari is a village in Bichhua Sub-district, Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 495336 and 633 people in 143 households.

Village Code495336
Population633
Households143
Area966.88 hectares
Nearest TownSausar

Detailed village profile

Sahanwari at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 633 people, 966.88 hectares of reported area and Sausar as the nearest town reference for Sahanwari, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Chhindwara
Sub-district Bichhua
CD Block Bichhua
  • Sahanwari falls under Bichhua Sub-district in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 495336.
  • The record lists 633 people living in 143 households.
  • The reported village area is 966.88 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sausar.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Sahanwari
Census Village Code
495336
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
143
Population
633
Male Population
335
Female Population
298
Sex Ratio
889.55
Area
966.88 hectares
Area
9.67 sq km
Nearest Town
Sausar
Nearest Town Distance
23 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 65.47 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.43 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 28.59% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 57.98% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 7.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sahanwari in the official administrative record. Census village code 495336 and Bichhua CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
455
Sub-district Census Code
03657
Village Census Code
495336
CD Block Code
0247
CD Block Name
Bichhua

Location and Distance

Sausar is the nearest town listed for Sahanwari, about 23 km away. Chhindwara is listed as the district headquarters at about 60 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bichhua
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
30 km
District Headquarter
Chhindwara
Distance from District Headquarter
60 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sausar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
23 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Sausar
Distance from Nearest Town
23 km
Total Geographical Area
966.88 hectares
Area
9.67 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 633 people in 143 households, with 335 male residents and 298 female residents. The average household size is 4.43, and SC share is 28.59% and ST share is 57.98% for Sahanwari. Population density works out to about 65.47 people per sq km.

Total Households
143
Total Population
633
Male Population
335
Female Population
298
Sex Ratio
889.55
Average Household Size
4.43
SC Population
181
SC Male Population
88
SC Female Population
93
SC Population Share
28.59
ST Population
367
ST Male Population
197
ST Female Population
170
ST Population Share
57.98
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sahanwari 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 Sahanwari 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole 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
11.4 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sahanwari include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sahanwari 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
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sahanwari 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 Sahanwari show that net sown area is 159.5 hectares and irrigated land is 11.4 hectares (7.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
20.25 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
6.31
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
671.4 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
81.07 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
28.35 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
159.5
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
148.1 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
11.4

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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sahanwari

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
Not 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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 4 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Central Bank of India ATM 480111 Chhindwara Bichhua Bichhua College Road Shiv Mandir, Bad Chowk Bichhua, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480111
State Bank of India ATM 480111 Chhindwara Bichhua Bichhua Tehsil- Bichhuadist:chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh Bichhua, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480111
Central Bank of India ATM 480311 Chhindwara Bichhua Khamarpani 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 Sahanwari village located?

Sahanwari is in Bichhua Sub-district of Chhindwara district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Sahanwari village in?

Sahanwari village is in Chhindwara district.

Which state is Sahanwari village in?

Sahanwari village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Sahanwari under?

Sahanwari comes under Bichhua Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sahanwari?

The Census village code of Sahanwari is 495336.

What is the population of Sahanwari village?

The village record lists 633 people and 143 households for Sahanwari.

How many households are in Sahanwari village?

The village record lists 143 households for Sahanwari.

What is the male and female population of Sahanwari?

The record lists 335 male residents and 298 female residents for Sahanwari.

What is the sex ratio of Sahanwari village?

The sex ratio of Sahanwari is 889.55 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sahanwari village?

The reported geographical area of Sahanwari is 966.88 hectares.

What is the population density of Sahanwari village?

The approximate population density of Sahanwari is 65.47 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sahanwari?

The nearest town listed for Sahanwari is Sausar, about 23 km away.

How far is Sahanwari from the district headquarters?

Sahanwari is about 60 km from Chhindwara, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sahanwari from the sub-district headquarters?

Sahanwari is about 30 km from Bichhua, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sahanwari?

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

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

For Sahanwari, net sown area is 159.5 hectares and irrigated land is 11.4 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sahanwari?

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sahanwari. 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 Sahanwari.

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.