Indian Village Directory

Mandwa (Forest) Village

Mandwa (Forest) is an inhabited village in Mehkar Taluka of Buldana district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 528982, the Census 2011 record lists 551 people in 127 households and the reported area is 966.45 hectares. The local references include Mehkar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Mehkar at about 38 km.

In short:

Mandwa (Forest) is a village in Mehkar Taluka, Buldana district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 528982 and 551 people in 127 households.

Village Code528982
Population551
Households127
Area966.45 hectares
Nearest TownMehkar

Detailed village profile

Mandwa (Forest) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 551 people, 966.45 hectares of reported area and Mehkar as the nearest town reference for Mandwa (Forest), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Maharashtra
District Buldana
Taluka Mehkar
CD Block Mehkar
  • Mandwa (Forest) falls under Mehkar Taluka in Buldana district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 528982.
  • The record lists 551 people living in 127 households.
  • The reported village area is 966.45 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Mehkar.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Mandwa (Forest)
Census Village Code
528982
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Buldana
District Census Code
500
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Mehkar
Sub-district Census Code
03982
CD Block
Mehkar
Households
127
Population
551
Male Population
273
Female Population
278
Sex Ratio
1,018.32
Area
966.45 hectares
Area
9.66 sq km
Nearest Town
Mehkar
Nearest Town Distance
38 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 57.01 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.34 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 21.78% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 52.81% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 100% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Mandwa (Forest) in the official administrative record. Census village code 528982 and Mehkar CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
500
Sub-district Census Code
03982
Village Census Code
528982
CD Block Code
0033
CD Block Name
Mehkar

Location and Distance

Mehkar is the nearest town listed for Mandwa (Forest), about 38 km away. Buldana 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
Mehkar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
38 km
District Headquarter
Buldana
Distance from District Headquarter
50 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Mehkar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
38 km
Nearest Town
Mehkar
Distance from Nearest Town
38 km
Total Geographical Area
966.45 hectares
Area
9.66 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 551 people in 127 households, with 273 male residents and 278 female residents. The average household size is 4.34, and SC share is 21.78% and ST share is 52.81% for Mandwa (Forest). Population density works out to about 57.01 people per sq km.

Total Households
127
Total Population
551
Male Population
273
Female Population
278
Sex Ratio
1,018.32
Average Household Size
4.34
SC Population
120
SC Male Population
59
SC Female Population
61
SC Population Share
21.78
ST Population
291
ST Male Population
137
ST Female Population
154
ST Population Share
52.81
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Mandwa (Forest) list 1 government primary 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Mandwa (Forest).

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Mandwa (Forest) 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
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Mandwa (Forest) include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Mandwa (Forest) is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 18 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
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 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
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Mandwa (Forest) show that net sown area is 493.71 hectares and irrigated land is 493.71 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
217.49 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
30.18
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
89.64 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
135.43 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
493.71
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
493.71

Other Available Details

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

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mandwa (Forest) village located?

Mandwa (Forest) is in Mehkar Taluka of Buldana district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Mandwa (Forest) village in?

Mandwa (Forest) village is in Buldana district.

Which state is Mandwa (Forest) village in?

Mandwa (Forest) village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Mandwa (Forest) under?

Mandwa (Forest) comes under Mehkar Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Mandwa (Forest)?

The Census village code of Mandwa (Forest) is 528982.

What is the population of Mandwa (Forest) village?

The village record lists 551 people and 127 households for Mandwa (Forest).

How many households are in Mandwa (Forest) village?

The village record lists 127 households for Mandwa (Forest).

What is the male and female population of Mandwa (Forest)?

The record lists 273 male residents and 278 female residents for Mandwa (Forest).

What is the sex ratio of Mandwa (Forest) village?

The sex ratio of Mandwa (Forest) is 1,018.32 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Mandwa (Forest) village?

The reported geographical area of Mandwa (Forest) is 966.45 hectares.

What is the population density of Mandwa (Forest) village?

The approximate population density of Mandwa (Forest) is 57.01 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Mandwa (Forest)?

The nearest town listed for Mandwa (Forest) is Mehkar, about 38 km away.

How far is Mandwa (Forest) from the district headquarters?

Mandwa (Forest) is about 50 km from Buldana, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Mandwa (Forest) from the sub-district headquarters?

Mandwa (Forest) is about 38 km from Mehkar, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Mandwa (Forest)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Mandwa (Forest).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Mandwa (Forest)?

For Mandwa (Forest), net sown area is 493.71 hectares and irrigated land is 493.71 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Mandwa (Forest).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Mandwa (Forest).

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.