Indian Village Directory

Gawala Village

Gawala is an inhabited village in Maheshwar Sub-district of Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 476925, the Census 2011 record lists 441 people in 99 households and the reported area is 716 hectares. The local references include Maheshwar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Maheshwar at about 4 km.

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Quick answer: Gawala is a village in Maheshwar Sub-district, Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 476925 and 441 people in 99 households.
Village Code476925
Population441
Households99
Area716 hectares
Nearest TownMaheshwar

Key Village Facts

Village
Gawala
Census Village Code
476925
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Khargone (West Nimar)
District Census Code
440
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Maheshwar
Sub-district Census Code
03546
CD Block
Maheshwar
Households
99
Population
441
Male Population
204
Female Population
237
Sex Ratio
1,161.76
Area
716 hectares
Area
7.16 sq km
Nearest Town
Maheshwar
Nearest Town Distance
4 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Gawala at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 441 people, 716 hectares of reported area and Maheshwar as the nearest town reference for Gawala, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

Sub-districtMaheshwar
CD BlockMaheshwar
  • Gawala falls under Maheshwar Sub-district in Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 476925.
  • The record lists 441 people living in 99 households.
  • The reported village area is 716 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Maheshwar.
  • 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 Density61.59 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.45 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share2.04%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share77.78%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share75.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gawala in the official administrative record. Census village code 476925 and Maheshwar CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
440
Sub-district Census Code
03546
Village Census Code
476925
CD Block Code
0141
CD Block Name
Maheshwar

Location and Distance

Maheshwar is the nearest town listed for Gawala, about 4 km away. Khargone is listed as the district headquarters at about 59 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Maheshwar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
4 km
District Headquarter
Khargone
Distance from District Headquarter
59 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Maheshwar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
4 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Maheshwar
Distance from Nearest Town
4 km
Total Geographical Area
716 hectares
Area
7.16 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 441 people in 99 households, with 204 male residents and 237 female residents. The average household size is 4.45, and SC share is 2.04% and ST share is 77.78% for Gawala. Population density works out to about 61.59 people per sq km.

Total Households
99
Total Population
441
Male Population
204
Female Population
237
Sex Ratio
1,161.76
Average Household Size
4.45
SC Population
9
SC Male Population
4
SC Female Population
5
SC Population Share
2.04
ST Population
343
ST Male Population
157
ST Female Population
186
ST Population Share
77.78
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gawala 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 Gawala include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Community Waste Disposal System After House To House Collection
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
100 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gawala include Anganwadi centre 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
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gawala is reported as 8 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
8 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
8 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
8 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
8 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 Gawala show that net sown area is 396.16 hectares and irrigated land is 300 hectares (75.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
34.68
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
131.85 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
134.34 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
18.97 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
396.16
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
96.16 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
300.0
Canals Area In Hectares
200 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Others
Available
Others Functions All Year
Available
Others Functions in Summer
Available
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gawala village located?

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

Which district is Gawala village in?

Gawala village is in Khargone (West Nimar) district.

Which state is Gawala village in?

Gawala village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Gawala under?

Gawala comes under Maheshwar Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gawala?

The Census village code of Gawala is 476925.

What is the population of Gawala village?

The village record lists 441 people and 99 households for Gawala.

How many households are in Gawala village?

The village record lists 99 households for Gawala.

What is the male and female population of Gawala?

The record lists 204 male residents and 237 female residents for Gawala.

What is the sex ratio of Gawala village?

The sex ratio of Gawala is 1,161.76 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gawala village?

The reported geographical area of Gawala is 716 hectares.

What is the population density of Gawala village?

The approximate population density of Gawala is 61.59 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gawala?

The nearest town listed for Gawala is Maheshwar, about 4 km away.

How far is Gawala from the district headquarters?

Gawala is about 59 km from Khargone, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gawala from the sub-district headquarters?

Gawala is about 4 km from Maheshwar, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gawala?

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

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

For Gawala, net sown area is 396.16 hectares and irrigated land is 300 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.