Indian Village Directory

Gadra Village

Gadra is an inhabited village in Niwas Sub-district of Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 492549, the Census 2011 record lists 1,009 people in 284 households and the reported area is 267.8 hectares. The local references include Niwas CD Block and the nearest town reference is Niwas at about 36 km.

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Quick answer: Gadra is a village in Niwas Sub-district, Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 492549 and 1,009 people in 284 households.
Village Code492549
Population1,009
Households284
Area267.8 hectares
Nearest TownNiwas

Key Village Facts

Village
Gadra
Census Village Code
492549
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Mandla
District Census Code
454
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Niwas
Sub-district Census Code
03641
CD Block
Niwas
Households
284
Population
1,009
Male Population
450
Female Population
559
Sex Ratio
1,242.22
Area
267.8 hectares
Area
2.68 sq km
Nearest Town
Niwas
Nearest Town Distance
36 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Gadra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,009 people, 267.8 hectares of reported area and Niwas as the nearest town reference for Gadra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictMandla
Sub-districtNiwas
CD BlockNiwas
  • Gadra falls under Niwas Sub-district in Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 492549.
  • The record lists 1,009 people living in 284 households.
  • The reported village area is 267.8 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Niwas.
  • 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density376.77 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.55 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share2.38%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share94.15%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gadra in the official administrative record. Census village code 492549 and Niwas CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
454
Sub-district Census Code
03641
Village Census Code
492549
CD Block Code
0231
CD Block Name
Niwas

Location and Distance

Niwas is the nearest town listed for Gadra, about 36 km away. Mandla is listed as the district headquarters at about 115 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Niwas
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
36 km
District Headquarter
Mandla
Distance from District Headquarter
115 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Niwas
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
36 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Niwas
Distance from Nearest Town
36 km
Total Geographical Area
267.8 hectares
Area
2.68 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,009 people in 284 households, with 450 male residents and 559 female residents. The average household size is 3.55, and SC share is 2.38% and ST share is 94.15% for Gadra. Population density works out to about 376.77 people per sq km.

Total Households
284
Total Population
1,009
Male Population
450
Female Population
559
Sex Ratio
1,242.22
Average Household Size
3.55
SC Population
24
SC Male Population
11
SC Female Population
13
SC Population Share
2.38
ST Population
950
ST Male Population
423
ST Female Population
527
ST Population Share
94.15
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gadra list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Gadra. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
2
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
3
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Hospital Alternative Medicine Count
1
Hospital Alternative Medicine Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Hospital Alternative Medicine Doctors In Position Count
1
Hospital Alternative Medicine Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Hospital Alternative Medicine Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Dispensary Count
1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gadra 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.

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
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
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
14.38 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gadra include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access 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
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gadra include 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.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gadra is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 6 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
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gadra show that reported agricultural commodities include Chana, Wheat and Masoor, net sown area is 216.61 hectares and irrigated land is 8.75 hectares (4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Chana
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Masoor
Forest Area In Hectares
0.81 hectares
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
0.75 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
21.7 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
13.55 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
216.61
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
207.86 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
8.75
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
8.75 hectares

Other Available Details

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Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gadra

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

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
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
2

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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 67%
CRM 1 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 67%
Indian Bank 1 33%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 481886 Mandla Niwas Niwas (Np) Main Road Niwas Near Rasalganj Colony, Mandla, Madhya Pradesh, 481886
Indian Bank CRM 481885 Mandla Niwas Maneri(medhi) Mandla Village and P. O. Maneri, Niwas Tehsil, Mandla, Madhya Pradesh, 481885

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 Gadra village located?

Gadra is in Niwas Sub-district of Mandla district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Gadra village in?

Gadra village is in Mandla district.

Which state is Gadra village in?

Gadra village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Gadra under?

Gadra comes under Niwas Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gadra?

The Census village code of Gadra is 492549.

What is the population of Gadra village?

The village record lists 1,009 people and 284 households for Gadra.

How many households are in Gadra village?

The village record lists 284 households for Gadra.

What is the male and female population of Gadra?

The record lists 450 male residents and 559 female residents for Gadra.

What is the sex ratio of Gadra village?

The sex ratio of Gadra is 1,242.22 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gadra village?

The reported geographical area of Gadra is 267.8 hectares.

What is the population density of Gadra village?

The approximate population density of Gadra is 376.77 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gadra?

The nearest town listed for Gadra is Niwas, about 36 km away.

How far is Gadra from the district headquarters?

Gadra is about 115 km from Mandla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gadra from the sub-district headquarters?

Gadra is about 36 km from Niwas, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gadra?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Gadra.

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

For Gadra, reported agricultural commodities include Chana, Wheat and Masoor, net sown area is 216.61 hectares and irrigated land is 8.75 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Gadra?

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gadra. These records include 2 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 Gadra.

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.