Pen Taluka in Raigarh district, Maharashtra has 169 Census 2011 village records, including 151 inhabited villages. The listed villages cover 148,824 people, 34,033 households and 49,614.9 hectares. Use this page to compare village codes, population, households, area, facilities, nearest-town references and individual village profiles. Census datasets record this administrative level as a sub-district, while local usage may call it a tehsil, taluka, mandal, block or tahasil.
In short:
Pen Taluka has 169 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 151 inhabited villages. They are part of Raigarh district in Maharashtra.
Villages169
Inhabited Villages151
Population148,824
Households34,033
Area (ha)49,614.9
CD Blocks1
Key Facts
Location
Pen Taluka is in Raigarh district, Maharashtra.
Village Records
169 Census 2011 village records
Inhabited Villages
151
Listed Population
148,824
Households
34,033
Recorded Village Area
49,614.9 hectares
Largest by Population
Rave (5,077 people)
Largest by Area
Mahalmirya Dongar (2,371.41 hectares)
Largest Villages by Population
Rave is the highest-population village listed in Pen Taluka, with 5,077 people and 1,125 households. It represents 3.4% of the listed taluka village population. Open the village profile to compare its Census code, facilities, area and nearest-town details.
Mahalmirya Dongar has the largest recorded village area in Pen Taluka, at 2,371.41 hectares. This is 4.8% of the listed local village area. Use area values for broad comparison only; land and revenue work should use official records.
Pen Taluka has 148,824 people in 34,033 households across 169 Census 2011 village records.
Average Population / Village881
Average Household Size4.4
Inhabited Village %89%
Population Density / sq km300
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population148,824
Administrative Coverage
Administrative coverage links Pen villages with local names reported in Census 2011 records. The page includes 1 CD block and 0 Gram Panchayats.
CD Blocks Reported1
Gram Panchayats Reported0
Nearest Town Names Reported1
CD blocks reported: Pen.
Village Facility Coverage
Village facility coverage for Pen Taluka is based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields. Reported signals include primary school in 151 villages (89%), mobile coverage in 134 villages (79%), all-weather road in 139 villages (82%), domestic power supply in 151 villages (89%). These are historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.
Facility Coverage Summary
Facility
Villages with Facility
Reported Villages
Gap Count
% of All Villages
Primary School
151
151
18
89.35
Mobile Coverage
134
151
35
79.29
All-Weather Road
139
151
30
82.25
PDS Shop
62
151
107
36.69
Domestic Power Supply
151
151
18
89.35
Median Nearest Town Distance12 km
Villages within 5 km17
Villages over 25 km16
Nearest Town Distance Bands
Distance Band
Villages
Share
Within 5 Km
17
11%
5-10 Km
52
34%
10-25 Km
66
44%
Over 25 Km
16
11%
Location and Distance Highlights
Location and distance fields show how Pen villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 151 villages, with an average of 13.67 km. The farthest listed nearest-town distance is 38.0 km for Tarshet. Use these figures for orientation only.
Distance Summary
Distance Type
Reported Villages
Average km
Maximum km
Village
Place / HQ
Nearest Town Distance
151
13.67
38
Tarshet
Pen
About the Available Data
This data coverage section explains the fields available for Pen Taluka. The page summarises 25 data fields and 3,937 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.
View available data by section
Data Available by Section
Data Section
Fields
Reported Values
Available / Positive Values
Census Codes and Administrative Details
5
845
676
Location and Distance
3
471
317
Population and Social Groups
3
507
452
Education Facilities
8
1,208
518
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
2
302
273
Financial, Market and Public Services
1
151
62
Power Supply
3
453
453
Official Reference Links
These external links point to official district, state or land-record portals. Use them to verify current government information, land records, revenue details or administrative updates.
The A-Z table below helps you find the correct village inside Pen Taluka. Each row brings together the village name, Census code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility signals where those details are listed.
This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.
Last Reviewed
30 May 2026
Main Source
Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
Postal Context
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Banking Context
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Pen Taluka has 169 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 151 inhabited villages. They are part of Raigarh district in Maharashtra.
Which is the most populated village in Pen Taluka?
Rave is the most populated village listed for Pen Taluka, with 5,077 people and 1,125 households.
Which village has the largest recorded area in Pen Taluka?
Mahalmirya Dongar has the largest recorded village area in Pen Taluka, at 2,371.41 hectares.
What village facilities are reported in Pen Taluka?
The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-count signals include primary school in 151 villages, domestic power supply in 151 villages, all-weather road in 139 villages. These are historical records, not live service guarantees.
What can I find in the Pen Taluka village table?
The table lists villages with Census village code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility details where available.
Is Pen also a sub-district in Census data?
Yes. In Census data this administrative level is recorded as a sub-district, while local wording may use terms such as tehsil, taluka, taluk, mandal, block or tahasil depending on the state.
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.