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Bijhawara Village

Bijhawara is an inhabited village in Chaurai Sub-district of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 494281, the Census 2011 record lists 1,378 people in 333 households and the reported area is 1,098.71 hectares. The local references include Chaurai CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chaurai Khas at about 16 km.

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Quick answer: Bijhawara is a village in Chaurai Sub-district, Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 494281 and 1,378 people in 333 households.
Village Code494281
Population1,378
Households333
Area1,098.71 hectares
Nearest TownChaurai Khas

Key Village Facts

Village
Bijhawara
Census Village Code
494281
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Chhindwara
District Census Code
455
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chaurai
Sub-district Census Code
03650
CD Block
Chaurai
Households
333
Population
1,378
Male Population
706
Female Population
672
Sex Ratio
951.84
Area
1,098.71 hectares
Area
10.99 sq km
Nearest Town
Chaurai Khas
Nearest Town Distance
16 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bijhawara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,378 people, 1,098.71 hectares of reported area and Chaurai Khas as the nearest town reference for Bijhawara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictChhindwara
Sub-districtChaurai
CD BlockChaurai
  • Bijhawara falls under Chaurai Sub-district in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 494281.
  • The record lists 1,378 people living in 333 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,098.71 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Chaurai Khas.
  • 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 Density125.42 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.14 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share8.64%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share5.44%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share25.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bijhawara in the official administrative record. Census village code 494281 and Chaurai CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
455
Sub-district Census Code
03650
Village Census Code
494281
CD Block Code
0241
CD Block Name
Chaurai

Location and Distance

Chaurai Khas is the nearest town listed for Bijhawara, about 16 km away. Chhindwara is listed as the district headquarters at about 51 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chaurai
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
16 km
District Headquarter
Chhindwara
Distance from District Headquarter
51 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chaurai Khas
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
16 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Chaurai Khas
Distance from Nearest Town
16 km
Total Geographical Area
1,098.71 hectares
Area
10.99 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,378 people in 333 households, with 706 male residents and 672 female residents. The average household size is 4.14, and SC share is 8.64% and ST share is 5.44% for Bijhawara. Population density works out to about 125.42 people per sq km.

Total Households
333
Total Population
1,378
Male Population
706
Female Population
672
Sex Ratio
951.84
Average Household Size
4.14
SC Population
119
SC Male Population
62
SC Female Population
57
SC Population Share
8.64
ST Population
75
ST Male Population
42
ST Female Population
33
ST Population Share
5.44
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bijhawara list 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private 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
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Private Secondary School
Available
Private Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1
Private Senior Secondary School
Available
Private Senior Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Bijhawara. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Dispensary Count
1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bijhawara include hand pump water, treated tap water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
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 in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Community Toilet Complex Including Bath For General Public
Available
Community Waste Disposal System After House To House Collection
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
15.78 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
229.77 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bijhawara include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Taxi
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 Bijhawara include cooperative bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Cooperative Bank
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bijhawara is reported as 6 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
6 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
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 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 Bijhawara show that net sown area is 894.1 hectares and irrigated land is 229.77 hectares (25.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
67.03
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
51.48 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.32 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
30 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
40 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
894.1
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
664.33 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
229.77

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bijhawara

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
Available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
10
Banks in Matched Records
6
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 6 60%
CRM 4 40%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Central Bank of India 3 30%
State Bank of India 2 20%
Yes Bank Ltd. 2 20%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 10%
Punjab National Bank 1 10%

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 480110 Chhindwara Chaurai Chand Chand Main Road, Chand, Teh.amarwara, 480110, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480110
Bank of Maharashtra CRM 480116 Chhindwara Chaurai Kunda Kunda Chourai Amarwara Rd, at and Post-Kunda, Amarwara Teh, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480116
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 480115 Chhindwara Chaurai Chaurai Khas (M) Chaurai, Dist. Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh - 480115. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Ground Floor, Near Canara Bank Main Rd, Chhindwara…
Punjab National Bank ATM 480115 Chhindwara Chaurai Chaurai Khas (M) Main Road Chourai Punjab National Bank Chourai, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480115
State Bank of India ATM 480110 Chhindwara Chaurai Chand Chandrashekhar Ward Muaza Chand Bichhua Road Ward No 05, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480110
Yes Bank Ltd. CRM 480110 Chhindwara Chaurai Chand New Bus Stand, Chand, Gr. Floor, Khasra No 473/43, Chand, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480110
Central Bank of India ATM 480115 Chhindwara Chaurai Chaurai Khas (M) Chaurai Main Road, Chaurai, Teh.amarwara 480115, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480115
State Bank of India CRM 480115 Chhindwara Chaurai Chaurai Khas (M) Chaurai Chourai.chhindwara, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480115

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 Bijhawara village located?

Bijhawara is in Chaurai Sub-district of Chhindwara district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Bijhawara village in?

Bijhawara village is in Chhindwara district.

Which state is Bijhawara village in?

Bijhawara village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Bijhawara under?

Bijhawara comes under Chaurai Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bijhawara?

The Census village code of Bijhawara is 494281.

What is the population of Bijhawara village?

The village record lists 1,378 people and 333 households for Bijhawara.

How many households are in Bijhawara village?

The village record lists 333 households for Bijhawara.

What is the male and female population of Bijhawara?

The record lists 706 male residents and 672 female residents for Bijhawara.

What is the sex ratio of Bijhawara village?

The sex ratio of Bijhawara is 951.84 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bijhawara village?

The reported geographical area of Bijhawara is 1,098.71 hectares.

What is the population density of Bijhawara village?

The approximate population density of Bijhawara is 125.42 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bijhawara?

The nearest town listed for Bijhawara is Chaurai Khas, about 16 km away.

How far is Bijhawara from the district headquarters?

Bijhawara is about 51 km from Chhindwara, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bijhawara from the sub-district headquarters?

Bijhawara is about 16 km from Chaurai, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bijhawara?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school for Bijhawara.

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

For Bijhawara, net sown area is 894.1 hectares and irrigated land is 229.77 hectares.

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

The page shows 10 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bijhawara. These records include 6 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 Bijhawara.

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.