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Gadwans Village

Gadwans is an inhabited village in Dhimarkheda Sub-district of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 488828, the Census 2011 record lists 584 people in 122 households and the reported area is 210.18 hectares. The local references include Dhimarkheda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katni at about 49 km.

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Quick answer: Gadwans is a village in Dhimarkheda Sub-district, Katni district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 488828 and 584 people in 122 households.
Village Code488828
Population584
Households122
Area210.18 hectares
Nearest TownKatni

Key Village Facts

Village
Gadwans
Census Village Code
488828
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
122
Population
584
Male Population
296
Female Population
288
Sex Ratio
972.97
Area
210.18 hectares
Area
2.1 sq km
Nearest Town
Katni
Nearest Town Distance
49 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Gadwans at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 584 people, 210.18 hectares of reported area and Katni as the nearest town reference for Gadwans, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictKatni
Sub-districtDhimarkheda
CD BlockDhimarkheda
  • Gadwans falls under Dhimarkheda Sub-district in Katni district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 488828.
  • The record lists 584 people living in 122 households.
  • The reported village area is 210.18 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 Density277.86 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.79 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share76.03%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share15.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gadwans in the official administrative record. Census village code 488828 and Dhimarkheda CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
450
Sub-district Census Code
03626
Village Census Code
488828
CD Block Code
0208
CD Block Name
Dhimarkheda

Location and Distance

Katni is the nearest town listed for Gadwans, about 49 km away. Katni is listed as the district headquarters at about 49 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dhimarkheda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
25 km
District Headquarter
Katni
Distance from District Headquarter
49 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Katni
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
49 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Katni
Distance from Nearest Town
49 km
Total Geographical Area
210.18 hectares
Area
2.1 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 584 people in 122 households, with 296 male residents and 288 female residents. The average household size is 4.79, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 76.03% for Gadwans. Population density works out to about 277.86 people per sq km.

Total Households
122
Total Population
584
Male Population
296
Female Population
288
Sex Ratio
972.97
Average Household Size
4.79
ST Population
444
ST Male Population
225
ST Female Population
219
ST Population Share
76.03
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gadwans list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gadwans 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
7 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
16 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gadwans 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 Gadwans 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
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 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 Gadwans show that reported agricultural commodities include Dhan, Wheat and Masoor, net sown area is 112.37 hectares and irrigated land is 17.82 hectares (15.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Dhan
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Masoor
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
7.98
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
51.91 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
9.32 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
6.6 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
15 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
112.37
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
94.55 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
17.82
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
1.82 hectares

Other Available Details

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Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gadwans village located?

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

Which district is Gadwans village in?

Gadwans village is in Katni district.

Which state is Gadwans village in?

Gadwans village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Gadwans under?

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

What is the Census village code of Gadwans?

The Census village code of Gadwans is 488828.

What is the population of Gadwans village?

The village record lists 584 people and 122 households for Gadwans.

How many households are in Gadwans village?

The village record lists 122 households for Gadwans.

What is the male and female population of Gadwans?

The record lists 296 male residents and 288 female residents for Gadwans.

What is the sex ratio of Gadwans village?

The sex ratio of Gadwans is 972.97 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gadwans village?

The reported geographical area of Gadwans is 210.18 hectares.

What is the population density of Gadwans village?

The approximate population density of Gadwans is 277.86 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gadwans?

The nearest town listed for Gadwans is Katni, about 49 km away.

How far is Gadwans from the district headquarters?

Gadwans is about 49 km from Katni, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gadwans from the sub-district headquarters?

Gadwans is about 25 km from Dhimarkheda, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gadwans?

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

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

For Gadwans, reported agricultural commodities include Dhan, Wheat and Masoor, net sown area is 112.37 hectares and irrigated land is 17.82 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.