Indian Village Directory

Sastra Village

Sastra is an inhabited village in Nowrozabad Sub-district of Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 468206, the Census 2011 record lists 1,961 people in 428 households and the reported area is 628.52 hectares. The local references include Umaria (Karkeli) CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nowrozabad at about 7 km.

In short:

Sastra is a village in Nowrozabad Sub-district, Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 468206 and 1,961 people in 428 households.

Village Code468206

Population1,961

Households428

Area628.52 hectares

Nearest TownNowrozabad

Detailed village profile

Sastra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,961 people, 628.52 hectares of reported area and Nowrozabad as the nearest town reference for Sastra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Madhya Pradesh

District Umaria

Sub-district Nowrozabad

CD Block Umaria (Karkeli)

Sastra falls under Nowrozabad Sub-district in Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh.
The Census village code is 468206.
The record lists 1,961 people living in 428 households.
The reported village area is 628.52 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Nowrozabad.
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: Sastra
Census Village Code: 468206
State: Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code: 23
District: Umaria
District Census Code: 431
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit: Nowrozabad
Sub-district Census Code: 03486
CD Block: Umaria (Karkeli)
Households: 428
Population: 1,961
Male Population: 1,016
Female Population: 945
Sex Ratio: 930.12
Area: 628.52 hectares
Area: 6.29 sq km
Nearest Town: Nowrozabad
Nearest Town Distance: 7 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 Density 312 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.

Average Household Size 4.58 people Calculated from listed population and households.

SC Population Share 14.18% Shown from the village record.

ST Population Share 36.56% Shown from the village record.

Irrigated Land Share 5.3% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sastra in the official administrative record. Census village code 468206 and Umaria (Karkeli) CD Block.

State Census Code: 23
District Census Code: 431
Sub-district Census Code: 03486
Village Census Code: 468206
CD Block Code: 0087
CD Block Name: Umaria (Karkeli)

Location and Distance

Nowrozabad is the nearest town listed for Sastra, about 7 km away. Umaria is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter: Nowroazbad
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter: 7 km
District Headquarter: Umaria
Distance from District Headquarter: 30 km
Nearest Statutory Town: Nowrozabad
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town: 7 km
Nearest Town within State/UT: Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town: Nowrozabad
Distance from Nearest Town: 7 km
Total Geographical Area: 628.52 hectares
Area: 6.29 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,961 people in 428 households, with 1,016 male residents and 945 female residents. The average household size is 4.58, and SC share is 14.18% and ST share is 36.56% for Sastra. Population density works out to about 312 people per sq km.

Total Households: 428
Total Population: 1,961
Male Population: 1,016
Female Population: 945
Sex Ratio: 930.12
Average Household Size: 4.58
SC Population: 278
SC Male Population: 149
SC Female Population: 129
SC Population Share: 14.18
ST Population: 717
ST Male Population: 358
ST Female Population: 359
ST Population Share: 36.56
Village Status: Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sastra list 3 government primary schools, 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: 3
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 Sastra. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Veterinary Hospital Count: 1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count: 2
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count: 2
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count: 2
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count: 2
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count: 1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count: 2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count: 1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sastra 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
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
No Drainage: Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination: Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System: Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares: 12.24 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares: 13.13 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sastra include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access, all-weather road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office: Available
Post And Telegraph Office: Available
Telephone Landlines: Available
Mobile Phone Coverage: Available
Private Bus Service: Available
Railway Station: Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service: Available
Taxi: Available
Vans: Available
Tractors: Available
Cycle Rickshaw: Available
Animal Cart: Available
National Highway: Available
Major District Road: Available
Other District Road: 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 Sastra 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
Sports Field: Available
Daily Newspaper Supply: Available
Assembly Polling Station: Available
Birth And Death Registration Office: Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sastra 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
Power Supply For Commercial Use: Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users: Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sastra show that reported agricultural commodities include Makka, Kodo and Dhan, net sown area is 275.22 hectares and irrigated land is 14.72 hectares (5.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First: Makka
Agricultural Commodities Second: Kodo
Agricultural Commodities Third: Dhan
Forest Area In Hectares: 69.05 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares: 107.82
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares: 0.09 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares: 59.86 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares: 84.96 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares: 19.28 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares: 275.22
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares: 260.5 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares: 14.72
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares: 1.59 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam: Available
Noindex: False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sastra

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: 5–10 km
Commercial Bank: Not available in village
Cooperative Bank: Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records: 9
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 Type	Records	Share
ATM	7	78%
CRM	1	11%
Customer Service Center (CSC)	1	11%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank	Records	Share
State Bank of India	6	67%
Central Bank of India	3	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
Bank	Type	PIN	District	Local Area	Centre	Address
Central Bank of India	ATM	484555	Umaria	Nowrozabad	Pinaura	Madhya Pradesh-484555 Khasara No-395/1/2, Ward No-13, Gram/Post-Pinura, Tehsil-Nowrozabad, Umaria, Umaria, Madhya Prade…
State Bank of India	CRM	484555	Umaria	Nowrozabad	Nowrozabad (Khodargama) (Np)	Tehsil Bandhogarh(umaria) Nowrozabad(via S. E. Railway), Umaria, Madhya Pradesh, 484555
State Bank of India	Customer Service Center (CSC)	484555	Umaria	Nowrozabad	Pinaura	Pinaura Pinaura, Umaria, Madhya Pradesh, 484555
State Bank of India	ATM	484660	Umaria	Nowrozabad	Nowrozabad (Khodargama) (Np)	Near State Bank of India Branch, Peepal Chowk, Nowrozabad, Distt Umaria, Madhya Pradesh Near State Bank of India Branch…
Central Bank of India	ATM	484555	Umaria	Nowrozabad	Pinaura	Ward No-13, Gram/Post-Pinura Khasara No-395/1/2, Umaria, Madhya Pradesh, 484555
Central Bank of India	ATM	484555	Umaria	Nowrozabad	Pinaura	Pradesh, PIN -484555 Cbi Pinora Branch, Near Bus Stand, Nowrozabad, Dist - Umaria, Madhya, Umaria, Madhya Pradesh, 4845…
State Bank of India	ATM	484555	Umaria	Nowrozabad	Nowrozabad (Khodargama) (Np)	Tehsil Bandhogarh(umaria) Nowrozabad(via S. E. Railway), Umaria, Madhya Pradesh, 484555
State Bank of India	ATM	484555	Umaria	Nowrozabad	Nowrozabad (Khodargama) (Np)	Main Bazar, Nowrozabad Main Bazar, Nowrozabad, Umaria, Madhya Pradesh, 484555

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 Sastra village located?

Sastra is in Nowrozabad Sub-district of Umaria district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Sastra village in?

Sastra village is in Umaria district.

Which state is Sastra village in?

Sastra village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Sastra under?

Sastra comes under Nowrozabad Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sastra?

The Census village code of Sastra is 468206.

What is the population of Sastra village?

The village record lists 1,961 people and 428 households for Sastra.

How many households are in Sastra village?

The village record lists 428 households for Sastra.

What is the male and female population of Sastra?

The record lists 1,016 male residents and 945 female residents for Sastra.

What is the sex ratio of Sastra village?

The sex ratio of Sastra is 930.12 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sastra village?

The reported geographical area of Sastra is 628.52 hectares.

What is the population density of Sastra village?

The approximate population density of Sastra is 312 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sastra?

The nearest town listed for Sastra is Nowrozabad, about 7 km away.

How far is Sastra from the district headquarters?

Sastra is about 30 km from Umaria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sastra from the sub-district headquarters?

Sastra is about 7 km from Nowroazbad, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sastra?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Sastra.

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

For Sastra, reported agricultural commodities include Makka, Kodo and Dhan, net sown area is 275.22 hectares and irrigated land is 14.72 hectares.

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

The page shows 9 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sastra. 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 Sastra.

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.