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Istari Village

Istari is an inhabited village in Deori Taluka of Gondiya district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 538464, the Census 2011 record lists 931 people in 201 households and the reported area is 425.89 hectares. The local references include Deori CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gondiya at about 100 km.

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Quick answer: Istari is a village in Deori Taluka, Gondiya district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 538464 and 931 people in 201 households.
Village Code538464
Population931
Households201
Area425.89 hectares
Nearest TownGondiya

Key Village Facts

Village
Istari
Census Village Code
538464
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Gondiya
District Census Code
507
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Deori
Sub-district Census Code
04051
CD Block
Deori
Households
201
Population
931
Male Population
465
Female Population
466
Sex Ratio
1,002.15
Area
425.89 hectares
Area
4.26 sq km
Nearest Town
Gondiya
Nearest Town Distance
100 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Istari at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 931 people, 425.89 hectares of reported area and Gondiya as the nearest town reference for Istari, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictGondiya
TalukaDeori
CD BlockDeori
  • Istari falls under Deori Taluka in Gondiya district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 538464.
  • The record lists 931 people living in 201 households.
  • The reported village area is 425.89 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Gondiya.
  • 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 Density218.6 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.63 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share20.41%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share30.83%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share97.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Istari in the official administrative record. Census village code 538464 and Deori CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
507
Sub-district Census Code
04051
Village Census Code
538464
CD Block Code
0102
CD Block Name
Deori

Location and Distance

Gondiya is the nearest town listed for Istari, about 100 km away. Gondiya is listed as the district headquarters at about 100 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Deori
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
33 km
District Headquarter
Gondiya
Distance from District Headquarter
100 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Gondiya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
100 km
Nearest Town
Gondiya
Distance from Nearest Town
100 km
Total Geographical Area
425.89 hectares
Area
4.26 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 931 people in 201 households, with 465 male residents and 466 female residents. The average household size is 4.63, and SC share is 20.41% and ST share is 30.83% for Istari. Population density works out to about 218.6 people per sq km.

Total Households
201
Total Population
931
Male Population
465
Female Population
466
Sex Ratio
1,002.15
Average Household Size
4.63
SC Population
190
SC Male Population
94
SC Female Population
96
SC Population Share
20.41
ST Population
287
ST Male Population
136
ST Female Population
151
ST Population Share
30.83
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Istari 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Istari include hand pump 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
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
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
4 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Istari 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
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
State 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 Istari 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
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Istari is reported as 18 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
18 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
18 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
18 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 Istari show that net sown area is 190 hectares and irrigated land is 185 hectares (97.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
140.14 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
6.08
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
19.73 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
27.89 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
21.19 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
10.86 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
190.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
185.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
1 hectares

Other Available Details

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Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Istari village located?

Istari is in Deori Taluka of Gondiya district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Istari village in?

Istari village is in Gondiya district.

Which state is Istari village in?

Istari village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Istari under?

Istari comes under Deori Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Istari?

The Census village code of Istari is 538464.

What is the population of Istari village?

The village record lists 931 people and 201 households for Istari.

How many households are in Istari village?

The village record lists 201 households for Istari.

What is the male and female population of Istari?

The record lists 465 male residents and 466 female residents for Istari.

What is the sex ratio of Istari village?

The sex ratio of Istari is 1,002.15 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Istari village?

The reported geographical area of Istari is 425.89 hectares.

What is the population density of Istari village?

The approximate population density of Istari is 218.6 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Istari?

The nearest town listed for Istari is Gondiya, about 100 km away.

How far is Istari from the district headquarters?

Istari is about 100 km from Gondiya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Istari from the sub-district headquarters?

Istari is about 33 km from Deori, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Istari?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Istari.

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

For Istari, net sown area is 190 hectares and irrigated land is 185 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Istari.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.