IFSC Code of Maharashtra Gramin Bank, Kawarabandh Branch, Maharashtra

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Maharashtra Gramin Bank's KAWARABANDH branch in GONDIA, MAHARASHTRA. The branch's IFSC code MAHG0006602 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.

IFSC stands for Indian Financial System Code. It is an 11-character code that pinpoints a particular bank branch on the RBI's real-time payment rails. Every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS instruction must carry the destination branch's IFSC for the credit to land in the correct account.

In our case, MAHG0006602 is the IFSC of Maharashtra Gramin Bank's KAWARABANDH branch. The format is fixed: MAHG = bank code, 0 = reserved, 006602 = branch identifier.

About the bank

Maharashtra Gramin Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Kawarabandh branch in Gondia, Maharashtra is part of this network and uses the IFSC code MAHG0006602 for all electronic settlement.

Kawarabandh branch overview

Located at A/P KAWARABANDH, TAL SALEKASA, DIST GONDIA - 441916, the Kawarabandh branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC MAHG0006602 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

Branch details at a glance

Why every Maharashtra Gramin Bank branch has a unique IFSC

Before electronic settlement systems went live in India, money transfers between banks relied heavily on demand drafts, mail transfers and telegraphic transfers. These older instruments routinely took days to clear and were prone to misrouting because there was no single machine-readable identifier for a branch. The Reserve Bank of India solved this by issuing each participating branch — including KAWARABANDH of Maharashtra Gramin Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code MAHG0006602 is therefore not just an internal reference; it is the digital postcode that lets the RBI's NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails route funds straight to the right branch ledger without any human intervention.

Today, almost every salary credit, vendor payment, refund and EMI deduction in the country flows through this network, which is exactly why a correct IFSC matters so much. A wrong character can either bounce the transfer or send it to the wrong branch, and reversing such a credit is a manual, time-consuming process. Treat IFSC MAHG0006602 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Maharashtra Gramin Bank carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC MAHG0006602 and the account number together uniquely identify the Kawarabandh branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC MAHG0006602

Online transfers in India are powered by three major channels — NEFT, RTGS and IMPS — and each one requires a destination IFSC. Below is a quick guide for using IFSC MAHG0006602 across all three.

How to use IFSC MAHG0006602 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Maharashtra Gramin Bank's KAWARABANDH branch. NEFT now settles on a 24x7 basis in half-hourly batches and has no upper limit for retail customers (individual banks may impose their own caps).

1. Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
2. Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
3. Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC MAHG0006602.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Maharashtra Gramin Bank and the branch as KAWARABANDH.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to KAWARABANDH

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Maharashtra Gramin Bank's KAWARABANDH branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC MAHG0006602 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Maharashtra Gramin Bank KAWARABANDH (IFSC MAHG0006602)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC MAHG0006602 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KAWARABANDH branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Kawarabandh

The right transfer rail depends on how urgent the payment is, how large it is, and whether the receiving bank participates in the chosen scheme. Every option below works with the IFSC MAHG0006602:

• NEFT — best for everyday transfers of any amount; settles in half-hourly batches around the clock.
• RTGS — best for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above; settles each transaction individually in real time.
• IMPS — best when speed matters more than batch scheduling; instant credit up to ₹5 lakh.
• UPI — best for small peer-to-peer payments using a VPA; the underlying account at KAWARABANDH is still linked to IFSC MAHG0006602.

For salary credits, vendor payouts and refunds, employers and merchants usually default to NEFT because of its zero per-transaction cost for retail customers and its 24x7 availability.

UPI payments and IFSC MAHG0006602

UPI (Unified Payments Interface) has become the default way for individuals to send money in India. While most UPI transactions are addressed using a Virtual Payment Address (VPA) like name@bank, the underlying account at Maharashtra Gramin Bank – KAWARABANDH is still mapped to IFSC MAHG0006602. When a customer links a savings or current account to a UPI app for the first time, the app silently looks up this IFSC against the account number to verify the account exists. The VPA acts as a friendly alias on top of the same plumbing.

If a UPI transfer to or from this branch fails, the most common reasons are an inactive UPI handle, a daily limit breach or a temporary outage at one of the participating banks — not the IFSC. You can always fall back to NEFT or IMPS using the IFSC MAHG0006602 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Kawarabandh branch

Once you have an account at Maharashtra Gramin Bank – KAWARABANDH, the IFSC MAHG0006602 stays the same regardless of the type of account you hold. The branch typically supports the following options:

• Savings account — for individuals, with chequebook, ATM card and net-banking access.
• Current account — for sole proprietors, partnerships and companies that need higher transaction volumes.
• Salary account — opened in bulk for corporate employees, often with zero-balance benefits.
• NRE / NRO accounts — for non-resident Indians who want to repatriate or maintain rupee balances in India.
• Fixed deposit and recurring deposit — term-based investment accounts with quarterly or cumulative interest.
• Senior citizen accounts — concessional minimum balance and a small interest rate premium on FDs.
• Minor and student accounts — operated jointly with a guardian until the customer turns 18.

Eligibility, minimum balance and KYC requirements vary by product. Speak to a relationship officer at the branch for the latest schedule of charges and interest rates.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Kawarabandh branch can access most of Maharashtra Gramin Bank's standard product suite, including:

• Account opening – savings, current, NRI, salary
• Term deposits and recurring deposits
• Retail and small-business loans
• Insurance and mutual-fund tie-ups
• Locker, safe deposit and ATM card services
• Online and mobile banking activation
• Electronic transfers via IFSC MAHG0006602

Online banking and IFSC MAHG0006602

Maharashtra Gramin Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the KAWARABANDH branch is active. Net banking lets you view balances, download statements, open fixed deposits, request cheque books and initiate NEFT/RTGS/IMPS transfers — all without setting foot in the branch. The IFSC MAHG0006602 is pre-filled by the bank for transfers originating from your own account, and you only need to enter it manually when adding an external beneficiary or sharing your account details with a third party.

Reaching the branch

The Kawarabandh branch sits at A/P KAWARABANDH, TAL SALEKASA, DIST GONDIA - 441916. If you are travelling from outside Gondia, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 7182-8208796899 to ask for landmarks. Many customers find it easier to skip the trip altogether: net banking, mobile apps, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI all work using the IFSC MAHG0006602 and your account number.

Things to verify before sending money

Banking errors are usually small typos that snowball into delayed credits and customer-care follow-ups. Use this short checklist before you confirm any transfer to Maharashtra Gramin Bank – KAWARABANDH:

• The IFSC is exactly MAHG0006602 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Maharashtra Gramin Bank as the bank name and KAWARABANDH as the branch.
• The amount and the purpose of payment are correct.
• You have a valid OTP-verifying mobile number on hand.

A 30-second review here saves hours of reconciliation later.

Working hours

Branch counters at Kawarabandh are usually open from 10 AM to 4 PM on weekdays. Saturdays follow the RBI's alternate-Saturday rule. Even when the branch is closed, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI transfers addressed to MAHG0006602 continue to work without interruption.

Verifying IFSC MAHG0006602 from official sources

The IFSC listed on this page is sourced from the RBI's master list and validated against the bank's branch directory. To double-check before transferring large sums, you can also confirm MAHG0006602 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 7182-8208796899.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: MAHG0006602 is the IFSC code of Maharashtra Gramin Bank, KAWARABANDH branch, in GONDIA, MAHARASHTRA. It is required for every electronic transfer to an account held at this branch. We keep this page updated with the latest address and contact details, so you can rely on the information here for your day-to-day banking needs.