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Bishani Village

Bishani is an inhabited village in Nalkheda Sub-district of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 472344, the Census 2011 record lists 631 people in 126 households and the reported area is 478.16 hectares. The local references include Nalkheda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nalkheda at about 10 km.

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Quick answer: Bishani is a village in Nalkheda Sub-district, Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 472344 and 631 people in 126 households.
Village Code472344
Population631
Households126
Area478.16 hectares
Nearest TownNalkheda

Key Village Facts

Village
Bishani
Census Village Code
472344
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Shajapur
District Census Code
436
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Nalkheda
Sub-district Census Code
03516
CD Block
Nalkheda
Households
126
Population
631
Male Population
341
Female Population
290
Sex Ratio
850.44
Area
478.16 hectares
Area
4.78 sq km
Nearest Town
Nalkheda
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bishani at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 631 people, 478.16 hectares of reported area and Nalkheda as the nearest town reference for Bishani, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictShajapur
Sub-districtNalkheda
CD BlockNalkheda
  • Bishani falls under Nalkheda Sub-district in Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 472344.
  • The record lists 631 people living in 126 households.
  • The reported village area is 478.16 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Nalkheda.
  • 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 Density131.96 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.01 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share23.77%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share7.92%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share46.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bishani in the official administrative record. Census village code 472344 and Nalkheda CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
436
Sub-district Census Code
03516
Village Census Code
472344
CD Block Code
0110
CD Block Name
Nalkheda

Location and Distance

Nalkheda is the nearest town listed for Bishani, about 10 km away. Shajapur 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
Nalkheda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Shajapur
Distance from District Headquarter
50 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Nalkheda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Nalkheda
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
478.16 hectares
Area
4.78 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 631 people in 126 households, with 341 male residents and 290 female residents. The average household size is 5.01, and SC share is 23.77% and ST share is 7.92% for Bishani. Population density works out to about 131.96 people per sq km.

Total Households
126
Total Population
631
Male Population
341
Female Population
290
Sex Ratio
850.44
Average Household Size
5.01
SC Population
150
SC Male Population
81
SC Female Population
69
SC Population Share
23.77
ST Population
50
ST Male Population
21
ST Female Population
29
ST Population Share
7.92
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bishani list 1 government primary 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
River Canal
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
25.78 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
175.15 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Bishani.

Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bishani 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 Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bishani is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 7 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
7 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
7 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
7 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 Bishani show that reported agricultural commodities include Soyabean, Wheat and Chana, net sown area is 375.25 hectares and irrigated land is 175.15 hectares (46.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Soyabean
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Chana
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
30.42
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
3.24 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
36.19 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
7.28 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
375.25
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
200.1 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
175.15

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bishani village located?

Bishani is in Nalkheda Sub-district of Shajapur district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Bishani village in?

Bishani village is in Shajapur district.

Which state is Bishani village in?

Bishani village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Bishani under?

Bishani comes under Nalkheda Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bishani?

The Census village code of Bishani is 472344.

What is the population of Bishani village?

The village record lists 631 people and 126 households for Bishani.

How many households are in Bishani village?

The village record lists 126 households for Bishani.

What is the male and female population of Bishani?

The record lists 341 male residents and 290 female residents for Bishani.

What is the sex ratio of Bishani village?

The sex ratio of Bishani is 850.44 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bishani village?

The reported geographical area of Bishani is 478.16 hectares.

What is the population density of Bishani village?

The approximate population density of Bishani is 131.96 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bishani?

The nearest town listed for Bishani is Nalkheda, about 10 km away.

How far is Bishani from the district headquarters?

Bishani is about 50 km from Shajapur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bishani from the sub-district headquarters?

Bishani is about 10 km from Nalkheda, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bishani?

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

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

For Bishani, reported agricultural commodities include Soyabean, Wheat and Chana, net sown area is 375.25 hectares and irrigated land is 175.15 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.