Indian Village Directory

Gawal Village

Gawal is an inhabited village in Bhikangaon Sub-district of Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 477473, the Census 2011 record lists 607 people in 125 households and the reported area is 663.51 hectares. The local references include Bhikangaon CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhikangaon at about 18 km.

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Quick answer: Gawal is a village in Bhikangaon Sub-district, Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 477473 and 607 people in 125 households.
Village Code477473
Population607
Households125
Area663.51 hectares
Nearest TownBhikangaon

Key Village Facts

Village
Gawal
Census Village Code
477473
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Khargone (West Nimar)
District Census Code
440
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bhikangaon
Sub-district Census Code
03549
CD Block
Bhikangaon
Households
125
Population
607
Male Population
295
Female Population
312
Sex Ratio
1,057.63
Area
663.51 hectares
Area
6.64 sq km
Nearest Town
Bhikangaon
Nearest Town Distance
18 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Gawal at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 607 people, 663.51 hectares of reported area and Bhikangaon as the nearest town reference for Gawal, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

Sub-districtBhikangaon
CD BlockBhikangaon
  • Gawal falls under Bhikangaon Sub-district in Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 477473.
  • The record lists 607 people living in 125 households.
  • The reported village area is 663.51 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bhikangaon.
  • 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 Density91.48 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.86 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share92.59%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share86.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gawal in the official administrative record. Census village code 477473 and Bhikangaon CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
440
Sub-district Census Code
03549
Village Census Code
477473
CD Block Code
0144
CD Block Name
Bhikangaon

Location and Distance

Bhikangaon is the nearest town listed for Gawal, about 18 km away. Khargone is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bhikangaon
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18 km
District Headquarter
Khargone
Distance from District Headquarter
50 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bhikangaon
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Bhikangaon
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
663.51 hectares
Area
6.64 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 607 people in 125 households, with 295 male residents and 312 female residents. The average household size is 4.86, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 92.59% for Gawal. Population density works out to about 91.48 people per sq km.

Total Households
125
Total Population
607
Male Population
295
Female Population
312
Sex Ratio
1,057.63
Average Household Size
4.86
ST Population
562
ST Male Population
272
ST Female Population
290
ST Population Share
92.59
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gawal list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gawal include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
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
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
162.26 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gawal 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
Sports Field
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gawal is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 10 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gawal show that reported agricultural commodities include Cotton, Makka and Wheat, net sown area is 188.49 hectares and irrigated land is 162.26 hectares (86.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Cotton
Agricultural Commodities Second
Makka
Agricultural Commodities Third
Wheat
Forest Area In Hectares
438.47 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
6.06
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
0.18 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
25.35 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
4.55 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.41 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
188.49
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
26.23 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
162.26

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gawal village located?

Gawal is in Bhikangaon Sub-district of Khargone (West Nimar) district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Gawal village in?

Gawal village is in Khargone (West Nimar) district.

Which state is Gawal village in?

Gawal village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Gawal under?

Gawal comes under Bhikangaon Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gawal?

The Census village code of Gawal is 477473.

What is the population of Gawal village?

The village record lists 607 people and 125 households for Gawal.

How many households are in Gawal village?

The village record lists 125 households for Gawal.

What is the male and female population of Gawal?

The record lists 295 male residents and 312 female residents for Gawal.

What is the sex ratio of Gawal village?

The sex ratio of Gawal is 1,057.63 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gawal village?

The reported geographical area of Gawal is 663.51 hectares.

What is the population density of Gawal village?

The approximate population density of Gawal is 91.48 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gawal?

The nearest town listed for Gawal is Bhikangaon, about 18 km away.

How far is Gawal from the district headquarters?

Gawal is about 50 km from Khargone, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gawal from the sub-district headquarters?

Gawal is about 18 km from Bhikangaon, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gawal?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Gawal.

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

For Gawal, reported agricultural commodities include Cotton, Makka and Wheat, net sown area is 188.49 hectares and irrigated land is 162.26 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.