Indian Village Directory

Chhater Village

Chhater is an inhabited village in Bankhedi Sub-district of Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 488028, the Census 2011 record lists 455 people in 89 households and the reported area is 2,498.48 hectares. The local references include Bankhedi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Pipariya at about 31 km.

In short:

Chhater is a village in Bankhedi Sub-district, Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 488028 and 455 people in 89 households.

Village Code488028
Population455
Households89
Area2,498.48 hectares
Nearest TownPipariya

Detailed village profile

Chhater at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 455 people, 2,498.48 hectares of reported area and Pipariya as the nearest town reference for Chhater, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Hoshangabad
Sub-district Bankhedi
CD Block Bankhedi
  • Chhater falls under Bankhedi Sub-district in Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 488028.
  • The record lists 455 people living in 89 households.
  • The reported village area is 2,498.48 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Pipariya.
  • 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
Chhater
Census Village Code
488028
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Hoshangabad
District Census Code
449
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bankhedi
Sub-district Census Code
03619
CD Block
Bankhedi
Households
89
Population
455
Male Population
233
Female Population
222
Sex Ratio
952.79
Area
2,498.48 hectares
Area
24.98 sq km
Nearest Town
Pipariya
Nearest Town Distance
31 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 18.21 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.11 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 2.2% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 90.77% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 59.3% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chhater in the official administrative record. Census village code 488028 and Bankhedi CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
449
Sub-district Census Code
03619
Village Census Code
488028
CD Block Code
0202
CD Block Name
Bankhedi

Location and Distance

Pipariya is the nearest town listed for Chhater, about 31 km away. Hoshangabad is listed as the district headquarters at about 106 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bankhedi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
11 km
District Headquarter
Hoshangabad
Distance from District Headquarter
106 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Pipariya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
31 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Pipariya
Distance from Nearest Town
31 km
Total Geographical Area
2,498.48 hectares
Area
24.98 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 455 people in 89 households, with 233 male residents and 222 female residents. The average household size is 5.11, and SC share is 2.2% and ST share is 90.77% for Chhater. Population density works out to about 18.21 people per sq km.

Total Households
89
Total Population
455
Male Population
233
Female Population
222
Sex Ratio
952.79
Average Household Size
5.11
SC Population
10
SC Male Population
4
SC Female Population
6
SC Population Share
2.2
ST Population
413
ST Male Population
215
ST Female Population
198
ST Population Share
90.77
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chhater 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chhater include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
30.3 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
112.05 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chhater include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chhater 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 ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chhater is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 6 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
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 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
4 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 Chhater show that reported agricultural commodities include Tuar, Jawar and Chana, net sown area is 189.1 hectares and irrigated land is 112.05 hectares (59.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Tuar
Agricultural Commodities Second
Jawar
Agricultural Commodities Third
Chana
Forest Area In Hectares
2,234.24 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.79
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
20.48 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
0.74 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
9.83 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
189.1
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
77.05 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
112.05

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chhater village located?

Chhater is in Bankhedi Sub-district of Hoshangabad district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Chhater village in?

Chhater village is in Hoshangabad district.

Which state is Chhater village in?

Chhater village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Chhater under?

Chhater comes under Bankhedi Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chhater?

The Census village code of Chhater is 488028.

What is the population of Chhater village?

The village record lists 455 people and 89 households for Chhater.

How many households are in Chhater village?

The village record lists 89 households for Chhater.

What is the male and female population of Chhater?

The record lists 233 male residents and 222 female residents for Chhater.

What is the sex ratio of Chhater village?

The sex ratio of Chhater is 952.79 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chhater village?

The reported geographical area of Chhater is 2,498.48 hectares.

What is the population density of Chhater village?

The approximate population density of Chhater is 18.21 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chhater?

The nearest town listed for Chhater is Pipariya, about 31 km away.

How far is Chhater from the district headquarters?

Chhater is about 106 km from Hoshangabad, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chhater from the sub-district headquarters?

Chhater is about 11 km from Bankhedi, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chhater?

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

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

For Chhater, reported agricultural commodities include Tuar, Jawar and Chana, net sown area is 189.1 hectares and irrigated land is 112.05 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Chhater.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Chhater.

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.