Indian Village Directory

Dindori District Village Directory

The Dindori district village directory covers 924 Census 2011 village records across 2 sub-districts in Madhya Pradesh. These records help you compare Census village codes, population, households, village area, local facilities, nearest-town details and administrative paths before opening an individual village profile. Across the available records, Dindori district has 901 inhabited villages, 23 uninhabited village entries, 672,206 people and 162,220 households, with 388,566 hectares of recorded village area. For quick comparison, Dindori has the most village records; Karanjiya Mal. is the largest listed village by population; Ghusiya Mal. has the largest recorded area. The facility summary adds local context: primary school is reported for 901 villages, mobile coverage is reported for 413 villages, all-weather road is reported for 703 villages. The figures are prepared from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records; postal context covers 178 offices and 8 PINs; banking context uses Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ATM, CDM and CRM access records.

In short:

Dindori district has 924 Census 2011 village records in this directory, grouped under 2 sub-districts in Madhya Pradesh.

Local Admin Units2
Villages924
Population672,206
Households162,220
Area (ha)388,566.35

Sub-districts in Dindori

The sub-district-wise table compares 2 sub-districts in Dindori district using Census 2011 village records. Dindori has 608 villages, about 66% of the district list.

Sub-district-wise Village List
Sub-districtCensus CodeVillagesVillage ShareInhabited %PopulationPopulation ShareAvg Pop / VillageHouseholdsArea (ha)Area SharePop / sq kmLargest Village
Dindori 03640 608 66% 99% 466,156 69% 767 111,953 254,026.67 65% 183.5 Karanjiya Mal.
Shahpura 03639 316 34% 95% 206,050 31% 652 50,267 134,539.68 35% 153.2 Mehadwani (Mahadwani)

Sub-districts with the most village records

Dindori and Shahpura are the sub-districts with the most village records in Dindori district. Dindori ranks first with 608 villages, 466,156 people and 183.5 people per sq km. Use this ranking to start local village search, Census code lookup and sub-district comparison.

Top Local Admin Units by Village Count
RankSub-districtVillagesVillage SharePopulationPopulation ShareArea (ha)Area Share
1 Dindori 608 66% 466,156 69% 254,026.67 65%
2 Shahpura 316 34% 206,050 31% 134,539.68 35%

Largest Villages by Population

Karanjiya Mal. is the highest-population village listed for Dindori district, with 5,922 people and 1,387 households. That is 0.9% of the district's listed village population. The average household size is 4.3. The nearest town is Dindori; 66.0 km away.

Largest Villages by Population
RankVillagePopulationDistrict Pop ShareHouseholdsAvg Household SizeArea (ha)Pop / sq kmNearest TownTown Distance km
1 Karanjiya Mal. 5,922 0.9% 1,387 4.3 172.41 3,434.8 Dindori 66.0
2 Mohtara 4,394 0.7% 1,035 4.2 2,021.50 217.4 Dindori
3 Samnapur Mal. 4,341 0.6% 1,081 4 773.56 561.2 Dindori 24.0
4 Gada Sarai Mal. 4,048 0.6% 902 4.5 252.45 1,603.5 Dindori 30.0
5 Madiyaras Mal. 3,104 0.5% 816 3.8 1,519.40 204.3 Dindori 15.0
6 Amarpur Ryt. 2,904 0.4% 740 3.9 627.32 462.9 Dindori 40.0
7 Mehadwani (Mahadwani) 2,865 0.4% 778 3.7 849.97 337.1 Shahpura 32.0
8 Bargaon Mal.(karaundi) 2,799 0.4% 685 4.1 1,606 174.3 Shahpura 7.0
9 Sarasdoli Mal.(mahadwan) 2,756 0.4% 690 4 786 350.6 Shahpura 30.0
10 Gorakhpur Mal. 2,738 0.4% 684 4 466.38 587.1 Dindori 45.0

Largest Villages by Area

Ghusiya Mal. has the largest recorded village area in Dindori district at 2,041.79 hectares. It represents 0.5% of the district's listed village area. Its listed population density is 103 people per sq km. Use area figures for broad comparison only; land and revenue checks should use official records.

Largest Villages by Area
RankVillageArea (ha)District Area SharePopulationPop / sq kmHouseholdsHouseholds / haNearest TownTown Distance km
1 Ghusiya Mal. 2,041.79 0.5% 2,103 103 501 0.25 Dindori 32.0
2 Mohtara 2,021.50 0.5% 4,394 217.4 1,035 0.51 Dindori
3 Bargaon Mal.(karaundi) 1,606 0.4% 2,799 174.3 685 0.43 Shahpura 7.0
4 Madiyaras Mal. 1,519.40 0.4% 3,104 204.3 816 0.54 Dindori 15.0
5 Khuddurpani 1,238 0.3% 930 75.1 199 0.16 Dindori 45.0
6 Kalagitola Mal. 1,234.73 0.3% 1,561 126.4 405 0.33 Dindori 30.0
7 Rachho Mal. 1,174.88 0.3% 788 67.1 171 0.15 Shahpura 9.0
8 Barbaspur Mal. 1,111.83 0.3% 1,327 119.4 275 0.25 Dindori 59.0
9 Jarguda Mal. 1,087.13 0.3% 1,124 103.4 281 0.26 Shahpura 38.0
10 Dulhari Ryt. 1,086.34 0.3% 1,435 132.1 366 0.34 Shahpura 35.0

Post Offices and PIN Codes in Dindori District

Dindori has 178 post office records across 8 PIN codes in the available postal dataset. Use this summary for address reference, PIN-code grouping and nearby post-office checks.

The postal summary adds India Post address-reference context for Dindori district without turning the page into a full postal dump. It covers 178 offices across 8 PIN codes, including 178 delivery offices and 170 branch offices. PIN 481885 has the highest listed post-office count here with 54 offices. Selected rows are shown for quick reading; verify complete address and delivery details with India Post.

Post Offices / 100 Villages19.3
PIN Codes / 100 Villages0.9
Delivery Office %100%
Branch Office %96%
Coordinate Coverage %95%
Post Offices178
Unique PIN Codes8
Delivery Offices178
Sub Offices8
Branch Offices170

Top PIN Codes by Post Office Count

Top PIN codes by post office count
PIN CodePost Offices
481885 54
481879 25
481990 22
481778 19
481884 18
481880 16
481882 12
481883 12

Office Type Summary

Post office type summary
Office TypePost Offices
Sub Office 8
Branch Office 170

Selected Post Offices and PIN Codes

Selected post offices and PIN codes
Office NamePINTypeDeliveryDivisionRegion
Bajag S. O 481883 Post Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Dindori S. O (Dindori) 481880 Post Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Gadasarai S. O 481882 Post Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Gorakhpur S. O 481884 Post Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Niwas S. O 481885 Post Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Samnapur S. O 481778 Post Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Shahpur S. O (Dindori) 481879 Post Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Shahpura Niwas S. O 481990 Post Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Ajawar B. O 481879 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Amani Piparia B. O 481879 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Amarpur B. O 481880 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Amera B. O 481879 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Amgaon B. O 481885 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Anakheda Ryt. 481879 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Bachchhargaon B. O 481882 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Badaigarh B. O 481990 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Baghad Mal. 481879 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Bagwar Ryt. 481778 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Baharpur Ryt. 481884 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Bamhani B. O 481885 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Bamni B. O 481778 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Banar Bo 481885 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Barbati Bo 481885 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Barchha B. O 481879 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Barnai Mal . 481884 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Bastari Bo 481885 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Bhaiswahi B. O 481880 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Bhanpur Bishaura Bo 481885 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Bhikhampur Bo 481885 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Bhusanda B. O 481884 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Bichhia B. O 481885 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Bijauri 481884 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Bilgaon B. O 481990 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Bilgaon Mal. 481778 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Bilgarha B. O 481885 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Bohil 481883 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Bona 481882 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Bondar B. O 481882 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Bondar B. O 481884 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Boondan Ryt. 481879 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Chakdehi Bo 481885 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Chakrar Urf Tuchidih 481883 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Chanda B. O 481883 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Chandrani B. O 481778 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Chandwahi B. O 481990 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Chargaonkala Bo 481885 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Chaura Dadar 481884 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Chhanta B. O 481880 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Chhapra B. O 481885 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region
Chhiwali Mal. 481879 Branch Office Delivery Mandla Division Jabalpur Region

Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services in Dindori District

Dindori district has 44 bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The records cover 12 banks and 7 PIN codes. The list includes 40 ATMs and 4 CRMs. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 29 entries (66%). PIN code 481880 has the highest listed banking access count, with 21 records (48%). The density is 4.8 records per 100 village records. Use this section to understand local banking access patterns, then confirm current service status with the bank before visiting.

Records / 100 Villages4.8
ATM Share91%
CDM Share0%
CRM Share9.1%
Records / Bank3.7
ATM/CDM/CRM Records44
ATMs40
CRMs4
Banks12
PINs7

Device Type Summary

ATM, CDM and CRM device type summary
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 40 91%
CRM 4 9.1%

Top Banks in This Area

Top banks by ATM/CDM/CRM record count
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 29 66%
Central Bank of India 3 6.8%
Axis Bank Limited 2 4.5%
Punjab National Bank 2 4.5%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 2.3%

Top PIN Codes by Banking Access Records

Top PIN codes by bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
PIN CodeRecordsShare
481880 21 48%
481990 8 18%
481778 5 11%
481882 4 9.1%
481879 3 6.8%
481666 2 4.5%
480991 1 2.3%

Sub-district-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary

Local administrative unit-wise ATM, CDM and CRM record summary
Sub-districtRecordsATMsCRMsCDMsBanksPINs
Bajag 5 5 0 0 3 2
Dindori 27 24 3 0 10 4
Shahpura 12 11 1 0 4 5

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

The selected rows show bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records for Dindori district from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, including banks such as Central Bank of India, Axis Bank Limited and Punjab National Bank. The visible sample includes PIN codes such as 481882 and 481880. Verify 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 481882 Dindori Bajag Gada Sarai Mal. Dindori at and Post Gadasarai, Dindori Tehsil, Dindori, Madhya Pradesh, 481882
Axis Bank Limited CRM 481880 Dindori Dindori Dindori (Np) Beside Esaf Bank, Po Plus Ps: Dindori, Pincode: 481880, Mp Ground Floor, City Pride Commercial, Main Road, Dindori, Mad…
Punjab National Bank ATM 481880 Dindori Bajag Karanjiya Mal. Tehsil Bajag Village Karanjiya, Dindori, Madhya Pradesh, 481880
State Bank of India ATM 481882 Dindori Bajag Gada Sarai Mal. Indira Market Near Shishu Mandir Gada Sarai Mal, Dindori, Madhya Pradesh, 481882
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 481880 Dindori Dindori Dindori (Np) Subkhar, Main Road, Dindori Rajul Bilaiya Nagar, Ward No.1, Dindori, Madhya Pradesh, 481880
Canara Bank ATM 481880 Dindori Dindori Dindori (Np) Dindori Opp.jain Petrol Pum, Dindori, Madhya Pradesh, 481880
Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited ATM 481880 Dindori Dindori Dindori (Np) Madhya Pradesh Ground Floor, City Pride Commercial, Ward No-6, Opposite Neelam Hotel, Dindori P O, Dindori Dist, Dindor…
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 481880 Dindori Dindori Dindori (Np) Village Dindori Ph. No. 33, Khasra No 136/10 Opp. Jain Petrol Pump, Dindori, Madhya Pradesh, 481880

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) details are based on Reserve Bank of India (RBI) banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code, district or sub-district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Population Summary

Dindori district's village records list 672,206 people in 162,220 households. The average household size is 4.1. The listed village population density is 173 people per sq km.

Average Population / Village727
Average Household Size4.1
Inhabited Village %98%
Population Density / sq km173
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population672,206

Administrative Coverage

Administrative coverage connects Dindori district villages with local governance names used in Census 2011 records. The page reports 7 CD blocks, 0 Gram Panchayats and 2 nearest-town names. Common nearest-town references include Dindori and Shahpura.

CD Blocks Reported7
Gram Panchayats Reported0
Nearest Town Names Reported2

CD blocks reported: Amarpur, Bajang, Dindori, Karanjiya, Menhadwani, Samnapur, Shahpura.

Village Facility Coverage

Village facility coverage uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields for Dindori district. The strongest reported signals are primary school in 901 villages (98% of district records), mobile coverage in 413 villages (45% of district records), all-weather road in 703 villages (76% of district records). Lower-count fields include PDS Shop and Mobile Coverage, so users should verify current services locally. Treat these figures as historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.

Facility Coverage Summary
FacilityVillages with FacilityReported VillagesGap Count% of All Villages
Primary School 901 901 97.51
Mobile Coverage 413 901 44.70
All-Weather Road 703 901 76.08
PDS Shop 189 901 20.45
Domestic Power Supply 743 901 80.41
Median Nearest Town Distance30 km
Villages within 5 km35
Villages over 25 km523
Nearest Town Distance Bands
Distance BandVillagesShare
Within 5 Km 35 3.8%
5-10 Km 56 6.1%
10-25 Km 298 33%
Over 25 Km 523 57%

Location and Distance Highlights

Location and distance highlights show how Dindori villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 912 villages, with an average of 32.94 km and a median of 30 km. 35 villages are within 5 km of a listed town, while 523 are over 25 km away. Use these figures for orientation, not for survey, emergency travel or legal decisions.

Distance Summary
Distance TypeReported VillagesAverage kmMaximum kmVillagePlace / HQ
Nearest Town Distance 912 32.94 90 Bijauri Dindori

About the Available Data

This data coverage section explains what is available for Dindori district. Across the visible sections, the page summarises 25 data fields and 22,740 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.

View available data by section
Data Available by Section
Data SectionFieldsReported ValuesAvailable / Positive Values
Census Codes and Administrative Details 5 4,620 3,696
Location and Distance 3 2,757 1,832
Population and Social Groups 3 2,749 2,701
Education Facilities 8 7,208 1,897
Connectivity, Roads and Transport 2 1,802 1,116
Financial, Market and Public Services 1 901 189
Power Supply 3 2,703 2,226

Data Method and Verification

This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.

Last Reviewed
30 May 2026
Main Source
Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
Postal Context
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Banking Context
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many villages are listed for Dindori district?

Dindori district has 924 Census 2011 village records in this directory. They are grouped across 2 sub-districts in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district has the most village records in Dindori district?

Dindori has the most village records in Dindori district, with 608 entries. This is 66% of the district list, with 466,156 people where population is reported.

Which village has the highest population in Dindori district?

Karanjiya Mal. is the highest-population village shown for Dindori district, with 5,922 people and 1,387 households. It accounts for 0.9% of the listed district village population.

Which village has the largest recorded area in Dindori district?

Ghusiya Mal. has the largest recorded village area in this directory for Dindori district, at 2,041.79 hectares. It represents 0.5% of the district's listed village area.

What population details are available for Dindori district villages?

The population summary includes 672,206 people, 162,220 households, male and female population, sex ratio, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe figures where reported. For this page, average household size is 4.1 and population density is 173 people per sq km.

What village facilities are reported for Dindori district?

The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-coverage signals include primary school in 901 villages (98% of district records), mobile coverage in 413 villages (45% of district records), all-weather road in 703 villages (76% of district records). These are historical records, not live service guarantees.

Does this page show postal and PIN details for Dindori district?

Yes. The postal summary includes 178 offices and 8 PINs for Dindori district. That is about 19.3 offices per 100 village records. Verify important address details with India Post.

What does the bank ATM, CDM and CRM data mean for Dindori district?

The banking section shows bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. Dindori district has 44 banking service records, about 4.8 records per 100 village records. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 29 entries. Current service details should be verified with the bank.

Which PIN code has the most bank ATM, CDM and CRM records in Dindori district?

PIN code 481880 has the most listed bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records in Dindori district, with 21 records in the available RBI-sourced data. Verify current service details with the bank before visiting.

How do I find a Census village code in Dindori district?

Start from the sub-district-wise table, open the local page, then choose the village. Village profiles show the Census village code where it is listed in the Census 2011 record.

How can I verify land records for villages in Dindori district?

Use the official land-record portal for Madhya Pradesh, or the district and revenue office links where available. Most portals ask for district, sub-district, village and a record number such as khata, khatiyan, plot, khasra or owner name depending on the state. Vill is for village directory context, not land ownership proof.

Is the Dindori district village data live or historical?

The village details are mainly based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some administrative names, facilities, PINs or services may have changed after 2011, so verify important details with official sources.

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.