Where is Chowa village located?
Chowa is in Bhandara Taluka of Bhandara district in Maharashtra, India.
Indian Village Directory
Chowa Village
Chowa is an inhabited village in Bhandara Taluka of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 537041, the Census 2011 record lists 1,261 people in 293 households and the reported area is 545.32 hectares. The local references include Bhandara CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhandara at about 18 km.
Village Code537041
Population1,261
Households293
Area545.32 hectares
Nearest TownBhandara
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Chowa
- Census Village Code
- 537041
- State
- Maharashtra
- State Census Code
- 27
- District
- Bhandara
- District Census Code
- 506
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Bhandara
- Sub-district Census Code
- 04039
- CD Block
- Bhandara
- Households
- 293
- Population
- 1,261
- Male Population
- 614
- Female Population
- 647
- Sex Ratio
- 1,053.75
- Area
- 545.32 hectares
- Area
- 5.45 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Bhandara
- Nearest Town Distance
- 18 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Chowa at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,261 people, 545.32 hectares of reported area and Bhandara as the nearest town reference for Chowa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Chowa falls under Bhandara Taluka in Bhandara district, Maharashtra.
- The Census village code is 537041.
- The record lists 1,261 people living in 293 households.
- The reported village area is 545.32 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Bhandara.
- 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 Density231.24 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.3 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share8.56%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.79%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share6.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Chowa in the official administrative record. Census village code 537041 and Bhandara CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 27
- District Census Code
- 506
- Sub-district Census Code
- 04039
- Village Census Code
- 537041
- CD Block Code
- 0090
- CD Block Name
- Bhandara
Location and Distance
Bhandara is the nearest town listed for Chowa, about 18 km away. Bhandara is listed as the district headquarters at about 18 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Bhandara
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 18 km
- District Headquarter
- Bhandara
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 18 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Bhandara
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 18 km
- Nearest Town
- Bhandara
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 18 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 545.32 hectares
- Area
- 5.45 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,261 people in 293 households, with 614 male residents and 647 female residents. The average household size is 4.3, and SC share is 8.56% and ST share is 0.79% for Chowa. Population density works out to about 231.24 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 293
- Total Population
- 1,261
- Male Population
- 614
- Female Population
- 647
- Sex Ratio
- 1,053.75
- Average Household Size
- 4.3
- SC Population
- 108
- SC Male Population
- 56
- SC Female Population
- 52
- SC Population Share
- 8.56
- ST Population
- 10
- ST Male Population
- 4
- ST Female Population
- 6
- ST Population Share
- 0.79
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Chowa list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 2
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Chowa. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chowa 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
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- Community Waste Disposal System After House To House Collection
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 2.75 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Chowa include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- 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 Chowa include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Chowa is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 20 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
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 20 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 20 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 20 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Chowa show that reported agricultural commodities include Bidi, net sown area is 373 hectares and irrigated land is 23 hectares (6.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Manufacturers Commodities First
- Bidi
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 30.18
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 134.45 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 3.8 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 1.14 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 373.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 350 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 23.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 331 hectares
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 19 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
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chowa
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
- 83
- Banks in Matched Records
- 17
- Matched PINs
- 12
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 69 | 83% |
| CRM | 13 | 16% |
| CDM | 1 | 1.2% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 27 | 33% |
| Bank of India | 12 | 14% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 8 | 9.6% |
| Bank of Maharashtra | 7 | 8.4% |
| Union Bank of India | 5 | 6% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 441904 | Bhandara | Bhandara | Bhandara (M CL) | Dist. Bhandara Maharashtra 441904 Office of the Superintendent of Police, Gondia Road, Bhandara, Bhandara, Maharashtra… |
| Bank of India | ATM | 441809 | Bhandara | Bhandara | Bhandara (M CL) | At:- Menghapur, Post:- Palandur, Tal:- Lakhani, Distt:- Bhandara, Maharashtra, Bhandara, Maharashtra, 441809 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 441904 | Bhandara | Bhandara | Bhandara (M CL) | Sai Mandir Road, Bhandara L-7, Vidarbh Housing Board Colony, Bhandara, Maharashtra, 441904 |
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 441906 | Bhandara | Bhandara | Thana (Ct) | Thana Bhandara 441906 House No 1447 Plot No 6 Jawahar Nagar, Bhandara, Maharashtra, 441906 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 441904 | Bhandara | Bhandara | Bhandara (M CL) | Jail Road, Tumsar State Highway Rajiv Gandhi Square, Takiya W Bhandara, Bhandara, Maharashtra, 441904 |
| Bank of India | ATM | 441904 | Bhandara | Bhandara | Bhandara (M CL) | Bhandra Near Income Tax Office Nagpur Road, Bhandara, Maharashtra, 441904 |
| Bank of India | ATM | 441904 | Bhandara | Bhandara | Bhandara (M CL) | Bhandara Nagpure Complexe Ram Nagar Khat Road Takiya Waad Aanand Mangal Karyalay, Bhandara, Maharashtra, 441904 |
| Bank of India | ATM | 441904 | Bhandara | Bhandara | Bhandara (M CL) | Bhandara-Tumsar Road, Rajeev Gandhi Chowk Zinjardi Shopping Complex Rajeev Gandhi Chowk, Bhandara, Maharashtra, 441904 |
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
Which district is Chowa village in?
Chowa village is in Bhandara district.
Which state is Chowa village in?
Chowa village is in Maharashtra.
Which taluka is Chowa under?
Chowa comes under Bhandara Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Chowa?
The Census village code of Chowa is 537041.
What is the population of Chowa village?
The village record lists 1,261 people and 293 households for Chowa.
How many households are in Chowa village?
The village record lists 293 households for Chowa.
What is the male and female population of Chowa?
The record lists 614 male residents and 647 female residents for Chowa.
What is the sex ratio of Chowa village?
The sex ratio of Chowa is 1,053.75 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Chowa village?
The reported geographical area of Chowa is 545.32 hectares.
What is the population density of Chowa village?
The approximate population density of Chowa is 231.24 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Chowa?
The nearest town listed for Chowa is Bhandara, about 18 km away.
How far is Chowa from the district headquarters?
Chowa is about 18 km from Bhandara, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Chowa from the sub-district headquarters?
Chowa is about 18 km from Bhandara, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Chowa?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Chowa.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Chowa?
For Chowa, reported agricultural commodities include Bidi, net sown area is 373 hectares and irrigated land is 23 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chowa?
The page shows 83 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chowa. These records include 17 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Chowa.