Mahawada is an inhabited village in Dhanora Taluka of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 538949, the Census 2011 record lists 503 people in 140 households and the reported area is 168.68 hectares. The local references include Dhanora CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gadchiroli at about 47 km.
In short:
Mahawada is a village in Dhanora Taluka, Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 538949 and 503 people in 140 households.
Village Code538949
Population503
Households140
Area168.68 hectares
Nearest TownGadchiroli
Detailed village profile
Mahawada at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 503 people, 168.68 hectares of reported area and Gadchiroli as the nearest town reference for Mahawada, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Mahawada falls under Dhanora Taluka in Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra.
The Census village code is 538949.
The record lists 503 people living in 140 households.
The reported village area is 168.68 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Gadchiroli.
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
Mahawada
Census Village Code
538949
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Gadchiroli
District Census Code
508
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dhanora
Sub-district Census Code
04056
CD Block
Dhanora
Households
140
Population
503
Male Population
258
Female Population
245
Sex Ratio
949.61
Area
168.68 hectares
Area
1.69 sq km
Nearest Town
Gadchiroli
Nearest Town Distance
47 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 Density298.2 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.59 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share41.75%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share54.47%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share17.8%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Mahawada in the official administrative record. Census village code 538949 and Dhanora CD Block.
State Census Code
27
District Census Code
508
Sub-district Census Code
04056
Village Census Code
538949
CD Block Code
0107
CD Block Name
Dhanora
Location and Distance
Gadchiroli is the nearest town listed for Mahawada, about 47 km away. Gadchiroli is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Dhanora
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
17 km
District Headquarter
Gadchiroli
Distance from District Headquarter
40 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Gadchiroli
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
47 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Maharashtra
Nearest Town
Gadchiroli
Distance from Nearest Town
47 km
Total Geographical Area
168.68 hectares
Area
1.69 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 503 people in 140 households, with 258 male residents and 245 female residents. The average household size is 3.59, and SC share is 41.75% and ST share is 54.47% for Mahawada. Population density works out to about 298.2 people per sq km.
Total Households
140
Total Population
503
Male Population
258
Female Population
245
Sex Ratio
949.61
Average Household Size
3.59
SC Population
210
SC Male Population
109
SC Female Population
101
SC Population Share
41.75
ST Population
274
ST Male Population
138
ST Female Population
136
ST Population Share
54.47
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Mahawada 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
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Mahawada include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Mahawada 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
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 Mahawada include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Mahawada is reported as 14 hours per day in summer and 14 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
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Mahawada show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 111.29 hectares and irrigated land is 19.77 hectares (17.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
39.74 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
12.69
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
0.65 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
4.31 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
111.29
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
91.52 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
19.77
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
83.52 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
8 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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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
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 Type
Records
Share
ATM
2
67%
CRM
1
33%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
2
67%
Axis Bank Limited
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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
State Bank of India
ATM
442605
Gadchiroli
Dhanora
Chatgaon
Tal and Dist Gadchiroli Chatgaon, Teh.gadchiroli, 442606, Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, 442605
Main Road Dhanora, Garhchiroli Tehsil, Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, 442606
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 Mahawada village located?
Mahawada is in Dhanora Taluka of Gadchiroli district in Maharashtra, India.
Which district is Mahawada village in?
Mahawada village is in Gadchiroli district.
Which state is Mahawada village in?
Mahawada village is in Maharashtra.
Which taluka is Mahawada under?
Mahawada comes under Dhanora Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Mahawada?
The Census village code of Mahawada is 538949.
What is the population of Mahawada village?
The village record lists 503 people and 140 households for Mahawada.
How many households are in Mahawada village?
The village record lists 140 households for Mahawada.
What is the male and female population of Mahawada?
The record lists 258 male residents and 245 female residents for Mahawada.
What is the sex ratio of Mahawada village?
The sex ratio of Mahawada is 949.61 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Mahawada village?
The reported geographical area of Mahawada is 168.68 hectares.
What is the population density of Mahawada village?
The approximate population density of Mahawada is 298.2 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Mahawada?
The nearest town listed for Mahawada is Gadchiroli, about 47 km away.
How far is Mahawada from the district headquarters?
Mahawada is about 40 km from Gadchiroli, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Mahawada from the sub-district headquarters?
Mahawada is about 17 km from Dhanora, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Mahawada?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Mahawada.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Mahawada?
For Mahawada, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 111.29 hectares and irrigated land is 19.77 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Mahawada?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Mahawada. These records include 2 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 Mahawada.
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.