Indian Village Directory

Gardha Village

Gardha is an inhabited village in Bankhedi Sub-district of Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 487995, the Census 2011 record lists 647 people in 146 households and the reported area is 347.25 hectares. The local references include Bankhedi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Pipariya at about 27 km.

In short:

Gardha is a village in Bankhedi Sub-district, Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 487995 and 647 people in 146 households.

Village Code487995
Population647
Households146
Area347.25 hectares
Nearest TownPipariya

Detailed village profile

Gardha at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 647 people, 347.25 hectares of reported area and Pipariya as the nearest town reference for Gardha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Hoshangabad
Sub-district Bankhedi
CD Block Bankhedi
  • Gardha falls under Bankhedi Sub-district in Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 487995.
  • The record lists 647 people living in 146 households.
  • The reported village area is 347.25 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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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

Key Village Facts

Village
Gardha
Census Village Code
487995
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
146
Population
647
Male Population
330
Female Population
317
Sex Ratio
960.61
Area
347.25 hectares
Area
3.47 sq km
Nearest Town
Pipariya
Nearest Town Distance
27 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 186.32 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.43 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 14.37% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 4.95% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 93.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gardha in the official administrative record. Census village code 487995 and Bankhedi CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
449
Sub-district Census Code
03619
Village Census Code
487995
CD Block Code
0202
CD Block Name
Bankhedi

Location and Distance

Pipariya is the nearest town listed for Gardha, about 27 km away. Hoshangabad is listed as the district headquarters at about 99 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bankhedi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Hoshangabad
Distance from District Headquarter
99 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Pipariya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
27 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Pipariya
Distance from Nearest Town
27 km
Total Geographical Area
347.25 hectares
Area
3.47 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 647 people in 146 households, with 330 male residents and 317 female residents. The average household size is 4.43, and SC share is 14.37% and ST share is 4.95% for Gardha. Population density works out to about 186.32 people per sq km.

Total Households
146
Total Population
647
Male Population
330
Female Population
317
Sex Ratio
960.61
Average Household Size
4.43
SC Population
93
SC Male Population
51
SC Female Population
42
SC Population Share
14.37
ST Population
32
ST Male Population
19
ST Female Population
13
ST Population Share
4.95
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gardha list 1 government primary 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gardha include hand pump water and river or canal 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
River Canal
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
16.79 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
265.67 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gardha include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gardha 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
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gardha 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

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gardha show that reported agricultural commodities include Soyabean, Wheat and Chana, net sown area is 283.9 hectares and irrigated land is 265.67 hectares (93.6% 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
26.85
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2.42 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
0.4 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
8.32 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
8.57 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
283.9
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
18.23 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
265.67

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gardha village located?

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

Which district is Gardha village in?

Gardha village is in Hoshangabad district.

Which state is Gardha village in?

Gardha village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Gardha under?

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

What is the Census village code of Gardha?

The Census village code of Gardha is 487995.

What is the population of Gardha village?

The village record lists 647 people and 146 households for Gardha.

How many households are in Gardha village?

The village record lists 146 households for Gardha.

What is the male and female population of Gardha?

The record lists 330 male residents and 317 female residents for Gardha.

What is the sex ratio of Gardha village?

The sex ratio of Gardha is 960.61 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gardha village?

The reported geographical area of Gardha is 347.25 hectares.

What is the population density of Gardha village?

The approximate population density of Gardha is 186.32 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gardha?

The nearest town listed for Gardha is Pipariya, about 27 km away.

How far is Gardha from the district headquarters?

Gardha is about 99 km from Hoshangabad, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gardha from the sub-district headquarters?

Gardha is about 7 km from Bankhedi, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gardha?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Gardha.

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

For Gardha, reported agricultural commodities include Soyabean, Wheat and Chana, net sown area is 283.9 hectares and irrigated land is 265.67 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.