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Mahgawan Village

Mahgawan is an inhabited village in Dhimarkheda Sub-district of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 489000, the Census 2011 record lists 988 people in 249 households and the reported area is 333 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: Mahgawan is a village in Dhimarkheda Sub-district, Katni district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 489000 and 988 people in 249 households.
Village Code489000
Population988
Households249
Area333 hectares
Nearest TownKatni

Key Village Facts

Village
Mahgawan
Census Village Code
489000
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
249
Population
988
Male Population
506
Female Population
482
Sex Ratio
952.57
Area
333 hectares
Area
3.33 sq km
Nearest Town
Katni
Nearest Town Distance
100 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Mahgawan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 988 people, 333 hectares of reported area and Katni as the nearest town reference for Mahgawan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictKatni
Sub-districtDhimarkheda
CD BlockDhimarkheda
  • Mahgawan falls under Dhimarkheda Sub-district in Katni district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 489000.
  • The record lists 988 people living in 249 households.
  • The reported village area is 333 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 Density296.7 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.97 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.81%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share23.99%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share4.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Mahgawan in the official administrative record. Census village code 489000 and Dhimarkheda CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
450
Sub-district Census Code
03626
Village Census Code
489000
CD Block Code
0208
CD Block Name
Dhimarkheda

Location and Distance

Katni is the nearest town listed for Mahgawan, 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
333 hectares
Area
3.33 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 988 people in 249 households, with 506 male residents and 482 female residents. The average household size is 3.97, and SC share is 0.81% and ST share is 23.99% for Mahgawan. Population density works out to about 296.7 people per sq km.

Total Households
249
Total Population
988
Male Population
506
Female Population
482
Sex Ratio
952.57
Average Household Size
3.97
SC Population
8
SC Male Population
3
SC Female Population
5
SC Population Share
0.81
ST Population
237
ST Male Population
120
ST Female Population
117
ST Population Share
23.99
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Mahgawan 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 Mahgawan 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
Open Drainage
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
17 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Mahgawan 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 Mahgawan include self-help groups, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Mahgawan 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 Mahgawan show that net sown area is 167 hectares and irrigated land is 8 hectares (4.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
14 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
5.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
34 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
44 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
19 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
33 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
167.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
159 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
8.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
8 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 Mahgawan village located?

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

Which district is Mahgawan village in?

Mahgawan village is in Katni district.

Which state is Mahgawan village in?

Mahgawan village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Mahgawan under?

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

What is the Census village code of Mahgawan?

The Census village code of Mahgawan is 489000.

What is the population of Mahgawan village?

The village record lists 988 people and 249 households for Mahgawan.

How many households are in Mahgawan village?

The village record lists 249 households for Mahgawan.

What is the male and female population of Mahgawan?

The record lists 506 male residents and 482 female residents for Mahgawan.

What is the sex ratio of Mahgawan village?

The sex ratio of Mahgawan is 952.57 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Mahgawan village?

The reported geographical area of Mahgawan is 333 hectares.

What is the population density of Mahgawan village?

The approximate population density of Mahgawan is 296.7 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Mahgawan?

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

How far is Mahgawan from the district headquarters?

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

How far is Mahgawan from the sub-district headquarters?

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

What education facilities are listed for Mahgawan?

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

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

For Mahgawan, net sown area is 167 hectares and irrigated land is 8 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.