Lafra is an inhabited village in Bichhiya Sub-district of Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 493201, the Census 2011 record lists 2,936 people in 788 households and the reported area is 727.18 hectares. The local references include Bichhiya CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bamhani at about 8 km.
In short:
Lafra is a village in Bichhiya Sub-district, Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 493201 and 2,936 people in 788 households.
Village Code493201
Population2,936
Households788
Area727.18 hectares
Nearest TownBamhani
Detailed village profile
Lafra at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,936 people, 727.18 hectares of reported area and Bamhani as the nearest town reference for Lafra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Lafra falls under Bichhiya Sub-district in Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh.
The Census village code is 493201.
The record lists 2,936 people living in 788 households.
The reported village area is 727.18 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Bamhani.
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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Lafra
Census Village Code
493201
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Mandla
District Census Code
454
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bichhiya
Sub-district Census Code
03645
CD Block
Bichhiya
Households
788
Population
2,936
Male Population
1,483
Female Population
1,453
Sex Ratio
979.77
Area
727.18 hectares
Area
7.27 sq km
Nearest Town
Bamhani
Nearest Town Distance
8 km
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density403.75 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.73 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share15.16%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share5.86%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share42.9%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Lafra in the official administrative record. Census village code 493201 and Bichhiya CD Block.
State Census Code
23
District Census Code
454
Sub-district Census Code
03645
Village Census Code
493201
CD Block Code
0236
CD Block Name
Bichhiya
Location and Distance
Bamhani is the nearest town listed for Lafra, about 8 km away. Mandla is listed as the district headquarters at about 25 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Bichhiya
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
38 km
District Headquarter
Mandla
Distance from District Headquarter
25 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bamhani
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
8 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Bamhani
Distance from Nearest Town
8 km
Total Geographical Area
727.18 hectares
Area
7.27 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,936 people in 788 households, with 1,483 male residents and 1,453 female residents. The average household size is 3.73, and SC share is 15.16% and ST share is 5.86% for Lafra. Population density works out to about 403.75 people per sq km.
Total Households
788
Total Population
2,936
Male Population
1,483
Female Population
1,453
Sex Ratio
979.77
Average Household Size
3.73
SC Population
445
SC Male Population
227
SC Female Population
218
SC Population Share
15.16
ST Population
172
ST Male Population
85
ST Female Population
87
ST Population Share
5.86
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Lafra list 3 government primary schools, 2 private primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle 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
3
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
3
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Lafra. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Lafra include hand pump water, river or canal 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
68.7 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Lafra include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
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 Lafra include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Lafra is reported as 9 hours per day in summer and 15 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
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Lafra show that reported agricultural commodities include Dhan, net sown area is 368.48 hectares and irrigated land is 158.21 hectares (42.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Dhan
Forest Area In Hectares
87.42 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
17.38
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
73.15 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
17.04 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
82.76 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
80.95 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
368.48
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
210.27 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
158.21
Canals Area In Hectares
89.51 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
11
Banks in Matched Records
5
Matched PINs
6
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
9
82%
CRM
2
18%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
6
55%
Central Bank of India
2
18%
Axis Bank Limited
1
9.1%
Punjab National Bank
1
9.1%
Bank of Maharashtra
1
9.1%
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Khasra No - 168/14, Nh 30, Bhua Bichhiya, Dist - Mandla, PIN - 481995, Madhya Pradesh Nr Chaurasia Pan Palace Bhuwa Bic…
State Bank of India
ATM
481661
Mandla
Bichhiya
Ramnagar
Bus Stand Ramanagar Bus Stand Ramanagar, Mandla, Madhya Pradesh, 481661
State Bank of India
ATM
481995
Mandla
Bichhiya
Bichhiya (Np)
Main Road State Bank of India Bichhiya Ryt, Mandla, Madhya Pradesh, 481995
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lafra village located?
Lafra is in Bichhiya Sub-district of Mandla district in Madhya Pradesh, India.
Which district is Lafra village in?
Lafra village is in Mandla district.
Which state is Lafra village in?
Lafra village is in Madhya Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Lafra under?
Lafra comes under Bichhiya Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Lafra?
The Census village code of Lafra is 493201.
What is the population of Lafra village?
The village record lists 2,936 people and 788 households for Lafra.
How many households are in Lafra village?
The village record lists 788 households for Lafra.
What is the male and female population of Lafra?
The record lists 1,483 male residents and 1,453 female residents for Lafra.
What is the sex ratio of Lafra village?
The sex ratio of Lafra is 979.77 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Lafra village?
The reported geographical area of Lafra is 727.18 hectares.
What is the population density of Lafra village?
The approximate population density of Lafra is 403.75 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Lafra?
The nearest town listed for Lafra is Bamhani, about 8 km away.
How far is Lafra from the district headquarters?
Lafra is about 25 km from Mandla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Lafra from the sub-district headquarters?
Lafra is about 38 km from Bichhiya, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Lafra?
The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools, 2 private primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school for Lafra.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Lafra?
For Lafra, reported agricultural commodities include Dhan, net sown area is 368.48 hectares and irrigated land is 158.21 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Lafra?
The page shows 11 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Lafra. These records include 5 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Lafra.
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.