Maragaon is an inhabited village in Babai Sub-district of Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 487568, the Census 2011 record lists 636 people in 144 households and the reported area is 535.55 hectares. The local references include Babai CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hoshangabad at about 45 km.
In short:
Maragaon is a village in Babai Sub-district, Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 487568 and 636 people in 144 households.
Village Code487568
Population636
Households144
Area535.55 hectares
Nearest TownHoshangabad
Detailed village profile
Maragaon at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 636 people, 535.55 hectares of reported area and Hoshangabad as the nearest town reference for Maragaon, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Maragaon falls under Babai Sub-district in Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh.
The Census village code is 487568.
The record lists 636 people living in 144 households.
The reported village area is 535.55 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Hoshangabad.
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
Key Village Facts
Village
Maragaon
Census Village Code
487568
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Hoshangabad
District Census Code
449
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Babai
Sub-district Census Code
03616
CD Block
Babai
Households
144
Population
636
Male Population
335
Female Population
301
Sex Ratio
898.51
Area
535.55 hectares
Area
5.36 sq km
Nearest Town
Hoshangabad
Nearest Town Distance
45 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 Density118.76 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.42 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share23.9%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share11.01%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share94.6%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Maragaon in the official administrative record. Census village code 487568 and Babai CD Block.
State Census Code
23
District Census Code
449
Sub-district Census Code
03616
Village Census Code
487568
CD Block Code
0199
CD Block Name
Babai
Location and Distance
Hoshangabad is the nearest town listed for Maragaon, about 45 km away. Hoshangabad is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Babai
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
20 km
District Headquarter
Hoshangabad
Distance from District Headquarter
45 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Hoshangabad
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
45 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Hoshangabad
Distance from Nearest Town
45 km
Total Geographical Area
535.55 hectares
Area
5.36 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 636 people in 144 households, with 335 male residents and 301 female residents. The average household size is 4.42, and SC share is 23.9% and ST share is 11.01% for Maragaon. Population density works out to about 118.76 people per sq km.
Total Households
144
Total Population
636
Male Population
335
Female Population
301
Sex Ratio
898.51
Average Household Size
4.42
SC Population
152
SC Male Population
74
SC Female Population
78
SC Population Share
23.9
ST Population
70
ST Male Population
35
ST Female Population
35
ST Population Share
11.01
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Maragaon 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.
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Maragaon. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Maragaon include hand pump water and river or canal 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
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
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
3.24 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
32 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Maragaon.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Maragaon include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Maragaon is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 8 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
8 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
8 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
4 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
6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Maragaon show that reported agricultural commodities include Soyabean, Wheat and Chana, net sown area is 442.08 hectares and irrigated land is 418.42 hectares (94.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Soyabean
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Chana
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
7.28
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
69.25 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
9.96 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3.2 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.54 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
442.08
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
23.66 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
418.42
Canals Area In Hectares
386.42 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
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Maragaon is in Babai Sub-district of Hoshangabad district in Madhya Pradesh, India.
Which district is Maragaon village in?
Maragaon village is in Hoshangabad district.
Which state is Maragaon village in?
Maragaon village is in Madhya Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Maragaon under?
Maragaon comes under Babai Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Maragaon?
The Census village code of Maragaon is 487568.
What is the population of Maragaon village?
The village record lists 636 people and 144 households for Maragaon.
How many households are in Maragaon village?
The village record lists 144 households for Maragaon.
What is the male and female population of Maragaon?
The record lists 335 male residents and 301 female residents for Maragaon.
What is the sex ratio of Maragaon village?
The sex ratio of Maragaon is 898.51 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Maragaon village?
The reported geographical area of Maragaon is 535.55 hectares.
What is the population density of Maragaon village?
The approximate population density of Maragaon is 118.76 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Maragaon?
The nearest town listed for Maragaon is Hoshangabad, about 45 km away.
How far is Maragaon from the district headquarters?
Maragaon is about 45 km from Hoshangabad, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Maragaon from the sub-district headquarters?
Maragaon is about 20 km from Babai, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Maragaon?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Maragaon.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Maragaon?
For Maragaon, reported agricultural commodities include Soyabean, Wheat and Chana, net sown area is 442.08 hectares and irrigated land is 418.42 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Maragaon.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Maragaon.
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.