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Bhalwara Village

Bhalwara is an inhabited village in Dhimarkheda Sub-district of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 488895, the Census 2011 record lists 509 people in 97 households and the reported area is 691 hectares. The local references include Dhimarkheda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katni at about 89 km.

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Quick answer: Bhalwara is a village in Dhimarkheda Sub-district, Katni district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 488895 and 509 people in 97 households.
Village Code488895
Population509
Households97
Area691 hectares
Nearest TownKatni

Key Village Facts

Village
Bhalwara
Census Village Code
488895
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Katni
District Census Code
450
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dhimarkheda
Sub-district Census Code
03626
CD Block
Dhimarkheda
Households
97
Population
509
Male Population
240
Female Population
269
Sex Ratio
1,120.83
Area
691 hectares
Area
6.91 sq km
Nearest Town
Katni
Nearest Town Distance
89 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bhalwara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 509 people, 691 hectares of reported area and Katni as the nearest town reference for Bhalwara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictKatni
Sub-districtDhimarkheda
CD BlockDhimarkheda
  • Bhalwara falls under Dhimarkheda Sub-district in Katni district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 488895.
  • The record lists 509 people living in 97 households.
  • The reported village area is 691 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Katni.
  • 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density73.66 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.25 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share3.54%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share94.7%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share12.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bhalwara in the official administrative record. Census village code 488895 and Dhimarkheda CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
450
Sub-district Census Code
03626
Village Census Code
488895
CD Block Code
0208
CD Block Name
Dhimarkheda

Location and Distance

Katni is the nearest town listed for Bhalwara, about 89 km away. Katni is listed as the district headquarters at about 89 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dhimarkheda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
32 km
District Headquarter
Katni
Distance from District Headquarter
89 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Katni
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
89 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Katni
Distance from Nearest Town
89 km
Total Geographical Area
691 hectares
Area
6.91 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 509 people in 97 households, with 240 male residents and 269 female residents. The average household size is 5.25, and SC share is 3.54% and ST share is 94.7% for Bhalwara. Population density works out to about 73.66 people per sq km.

Total Households
97
Total Population
509
Male Population
240
Female Population
269
Sex Ratio
1,120.83
Average Household Size
5.25
SC Population
18
SC Male Population
7
SC Female Population
11
SC Population Share
3.54
ST Population
482
ST Male Population
229
ST Female Population
253
ST Population Share
94.7
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bhalwara 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 Bhalwara include hand pump 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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
62 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
18 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
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 Bhalwara include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bhalwara is reported as 8 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
8 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
8 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
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 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
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bhalwara show that net sown area is 232 hectares and irrigated land is 28 hectares (12.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
22.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
208 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
112 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
29 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
26 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
232.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
204 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
28.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
10 hectares

Other Available Details

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Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bhalwara village located?

Bhalwara is in Dhimarkheda Sub-district of Katni district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Bhalwara village in?

Bhalwara village is in Katni district.

Which state is Bhalwara village in?

Bhalwara village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Bhalwara under?

Bhalwara comes under Dhimarkheda Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bhalwara?

The Census village code of Bhalwara is 488895.

What is the population of Bhalwara village?

The village record lists 509 people and 97 households for Bhalwara.

How many households are in Bhalwara village?

The village record lists 97 households for Bhalwara.

What is the male and female population of Bhalwara?

The record lists 240 male residents and 269 female residents for Bhalwara.

What is the sex ratio of Bhalwara village?

The sex ratio of Bhalwara is 1,120.83 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bhalwara village?

The reported geographical area of Bhalwara is 691 hectares.

What is the population density of Bhalwara village?

The approximate population density of Bhalwara is 73.66 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bhalwara?

The nearest town listed for Bhalwara is Katni, about 89 km away.

How far is Bhalwara from the district headquarters?

Bhalwara is about 89 km from Katni, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bhalwara from the sub-district headquarters?

Bhalwara is about 32 km from Dhimarkheda, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bhalwara?

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

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

For Bhalwara, net sown area is 232 hectares and irrigated land is 28 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.