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Chhahar Village

Chhahar is an inhabited village in Dhimarkheda Sub-district of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 488999, the Census 2011 record lists 481 people in 102 households and the reported area is 457 hectares. The local references include Dhimarkheda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katni at about 100 km.

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Quick answer: Chhahar is a village in Dhimarkheda Sub-district, Katni district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 488999 and 481 people in 102 households.
Village Code488999
Population481
Households102
Area457 hectares
Nearest TownKatni

Key Village Facts

Village
Chhahar
Census Village Code
488999
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
102
Population
481
Male Population
244
Female Population
237
Sex Ratio
971.31
Area
457 hectares
Area
4.57 sq km
Nearest Town
Katni
Nearest Town Distance
100 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Chhahar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 481 people, 457 hectares of reported area and Katni as the nearest town reference for Chhahar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictKatni
Sub-districtDhimarkheda
CD BlockDhimarkheda
  • Chhahar falls under Dhimarkheda Sub-district in Katni district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 488999.
  • The record lists 481 people living in 102 households.
  • The reported village area is 457 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 Density105.25 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.72 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share100%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chhahar in the official administrative record. Census village code 488999 and Dhimarkheda CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
450
Sub-district Census Code
03626
Village Census Code
488999
CD Block Code
0208
CD Block Name
Dhimarkheda

Location and Distance

Katni is the nearest town listed for Chhahar, about 100 km away. Katni is listed as the district headquarters at about 100 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dhimarkheda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
44 km
District Headquarter
Katni
Distance from District Headquarter
100 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Katni
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
100 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Katni
Distance from Nearest Town
100 km
Total Geographical Area
457 hectares
Area
4.57 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 481 people in 102 households, with 244 male residents and 237 female residents. The average household size is 4.72, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 100% for Chhahar. Population density works out to about 105.25 people per sq km.

Total Households
102
Total Population
481
Male Population
244
Female Population
237
Sex Ratio
971.31
Average Household Size
4.72
ST Population
481
ST Male Population
244
ST Female Population
237
ST Population Share
100
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chhahar 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 Chhahar include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake 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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
37 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chhahar include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chhahar include self-help groups and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chhahar is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 12 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
12 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
12 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
12 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
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chhahar show that net sown area is 141 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
151 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
1.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
18 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
77 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
23 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
9 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
141.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
141 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chhahar village located?

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

Which district is Chhahar village in?

Chhahar village is in Katni district.

Which state is Chhahar village in?

Chhahar village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Chhahar under?

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

What is the Census village code of Chhahar?

The Census village code of Chhahar is 488999.

What is the population of Chhahar village?

The village record lists 481 people and 102 households for Chhahar.

How many households are in Chhahar village?

The village record lists 102 households for Chhahar.

What is the male and female population of Chhahar?

The record lists 244 male residents and 237 female residents for Chhahar.

What is the sex ratio of Chhahar village?

The sex ratio of Chhahar is 971.31 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chhahar village?

The reported geographical area of Chhahar is 457 hectares.

What is the population density of Chhahar village?

The approximate population density of Chhahar is 105.25 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chhahar?

The nearest town listed for Chhahar is Katni, about 100 km away.

How far is Chhahar from the district headquarters?

Chhahar is about 100 km from Katni, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chhahar from the sub-district headquarters?

Chhahar is about 44 km from Dhimarkheda, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chhahar?

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

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

For Chhahar, net sown area is 141 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.