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Sahlawan Village

Sahlawan is an inhabited village in Dhimarkheda Sub-district of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 488814, the Census 2011 record lists 602 people in 134 households and the reported area is 194 hectares. The local references include Dhimarkheda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sihora at about 25 km.

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Quick answer: Sahlawan is a village in Dhimarkheda Sub-district, Katni district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 488814 and 602 people in 134 households.
Village Code488814
Population602
Households134
Area194 hectares
Nearest TownSihora

Key Village Facts

Village
Sahlawan
Census Village Code
488814
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
134
Population
602
Male Population
305
Female Population
297
Sex Ratio
973.77
Area
194 hectares
Area
1.94 sq km
Nearest Town
Sihora
Nearest Town Distance
25 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sahlawan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 602 people, 194 hectares of reported area and Sihora as the nearest town reference for Sahlawan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictKatni
Sub-districtDhimarkheda
CD BlockDhimarkheda
  • Sahlawan falls under Dhimarkheda Sub-district in Katni district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 488814.
  • The record lists 602 people living in 134 households.
  • The reported village area is 194 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sihora.
  • 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 Density310.31 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.49 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share89.53%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share44.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sahlawan in the official administrative record. Census village code 488814 and Dhimarkheda CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
450
Sub-district Census Code
03626
Village Census Code
488814
CD Block Code
0208
CD Block Name
Dhimarkheda

Location and Distance

Sihora is the nearest town listed for Sahlawan, about 25 km away. Katni is listed as the district headquarters at about 41 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dhimarkheda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
21 km
District Headquarter
Katni
Distance from District Headquarter
41 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sihora
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Sihora
Distance from Nearest Town
25 km
Total Geographical Area
194 hectares
Area
1.94 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 602 people in 134 households, with 305 male residents and 297 female residents. The average household size is 4.49, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 89.53% for Sahlawan. Population density works out to about 310.31 people per sq km.

Total Households
134
Total Population
602
Male Population
305
Female Population
297
Sex Ratio
973.77
Average Household Size
4.49
ST Population
539
ST Male Population
268
ST Female Population
271
ST Population Share
89.53
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sahlawan 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 Sahlawan include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
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
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake 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
13 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
8 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Private Bus Service
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sahlawan include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services 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
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sahlawan is reported as 7 hours per day in summer and 9 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
7 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
7 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
7 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
7 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
9 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sahlawan show that net sown area is 65 hectares and irrigated land is 29 hectares (44.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
84 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
14 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
65.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
36 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
29.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
21 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 Sahlawan village located?

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

Which district is Sahlawan village in?

Sahlawan village is in Katni district.

Which state is Sahlawan village in?

Sahlawan village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Sahlawan under?

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

What is the Census village code of Sahlawan?

The Census village code of Sahlawan is 488814.

What is the population of Sahlawan village?

The village record lists 602 people and 134 households for Sahlawan.

How many households are in Sahlawan village?

The village record lists 134 households for Sahlawan.

What is the male and female population of Sahlawan?

The record lists 305 male residents and 297 female residents for Sahlawan.

What is the sex ratio of Sahlawan village?

The sex ratio of Sahlawan is 973.77 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sahlawan village?

The reported geographical area of Sahlawan is 194 hectares.

What is the population density of Sahlawan village?

The approximate population density of Sahlawan is 310.31 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sahlawan?

The nearest town listed for Sahlawan is Sihora, about 25 km away.

How far is Sahlawan from the district headquarters?

Sahlawan is about 41 km from Katni, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sahlawan from the sub-district headquarters?

Sahlawan is about 21 km from Dhimarkheda, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sahlawan?

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

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

For Sahlawan, net sown area is 65 hectares and irrigated land is 29 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.