Linga is an inhabited village in Mohkhed Sub-district of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 495107, the Census 2011 record lists 3,813 people in 824 households and the reported area is 387 hectares. The local references include Mohkhed CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chhindwara at about 10 km.
In short:
Linga is a village in Mohkhed Sub-district, Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 495107 and 3,813 people in 824 households.
Village Code495107
Population3,813
Households824
Area387 hectares
Nearest TownChhindwara
Detailed village profile
Linga at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,813 people, 387 hectares of reported area and Chhindwara as the nearest town reference for Linga, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Linga falls under Mohkhed Sub-district in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh.
The Census village code is 495107.
The record lists 3,813 people living in 824 households.
The reported village area is 387 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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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
Linga
Census Village Code
495107
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Chhindwara
District Census Code
455
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Mohkhed
Sub-district Census Code
03655
CD Block
Mohkhed
Households
824
Population
3,813
Male Population
1,980
Female Population
1,833
Sex Ratio
925.76
Area
387 hectares
Area
3.87 sq km
Nearest Town
Chhindwara
Nearest Town Distance
10 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 Density985.27 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.63 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share12.59%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share2.86%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share77.4%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Linga in the official administrative record. Census village code 495107 and Mohkhed CD Block.
State Census Code
23
District Census Code
455
Sub-district Census Code
03655
Village Census Code
495107
CD Block Code
0244
CD Block Name
Mohkhed
Location and Distance
Chhindwara is the nearest town listed for Linga, about 10 km away. Chhindwara is listed as the district headquarters at about 10 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Mohkhed
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
19 km
District Headquarter
Chhindwara
Distance from District Headquarter
10 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chhindwara
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Chhindwara
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
387 hectares
Area
3.87 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,813 people in 824 households, with 1,980 male residents and 1,833 female residents. The average household size is 4.63, and SC share is 12.59% and ST share is 2.86% for Linga. Population density works out to about 985.27 people per sq km.
Total Households
824
Total Population
3,813
Male Population
1,980
Female Population
1,833
Sex Ratio
925.76
Average Household Size
4.63
SC Population
480
SC Male Population
244
SC Female Population
236
SC Population Share
12.59
ST Population
109
ST Male Population
62
ST Female Population
47
ST Population Share
2.86
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Linga list 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary 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
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Linga. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
5
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
5
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Linga include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
121 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Linga include mobile phone coverage, all-weather road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Railway Station
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Linga include commercial bank, cooperative bank, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Commercial Bank
Available
Cooperative Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
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 Linga is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 7 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
7 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
7 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
7 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
7 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Linga show that net sown area is 328 hectares and irrigated land is 254 hectares (77.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
49.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
328.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
74 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
254.0
Canals Area In Hectares
131 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
2 hectares
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
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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Available in village
Cooperative Bank
Available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
5
Banks in Matched Records
3
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 Type
Records
Share
ATM
2
40%
CRM
3
60%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Central Bank of India
2
40%
Bank of Maharashtra
2
40%
State Bank of India
1
20%
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
480101
Chhindwara
Mohkhed
Linga
Linga Chhindwara Sausar Rd;at and Post Linga, Chhindwara Teh, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480101
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 Linga village located?
Linga is in Mohkhed Sub-district of Chhindwara district in Madhya Pradesh, India.
Which district is Linga village in?
Linga village is in Chhindwara district.
Which state is Linga village in?
Linga village is in Madhya Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Linga under?
Linga comes under Mohkhed Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Linga?
The Census village code of Linga is 495107.
What is the population of Linga village?
The village record lists 3,813 people and 824 households for Linga.
How many households are in Linga village?
The village record lists 824 households for Linga.
What is the male and female population of Linga?
The record lists 1,980 male residents and 1,833 female residents for Linga.
What is the sex ratio of Linga village?
The sex ratio of Linga is 925.76 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Linga village?
The reported geographical area of Linga is 387 hectares.
What is the population density of Linga village?
The approximate population density of Linga is 985.27 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Linga?
The nearest town listed for Linga is Chhindwara, about 10 km away.
How far is Linga from the district headquarters?
Linga is about 10 km from Chhindwara, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Linga from the sub-district headquarters?
Linga is about 19 km from Mohkhed, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Linga?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Linga.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Linga?
For Linga, net sown area is 328 hectares and irrigated land is 254 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Linga?
The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Linga. These records include 3 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 Linga.
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.