Bichchhibahara village, Gurur tehsil | Pincode 491227

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

RESHMA TILESHWAR SINHA

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LGD code: 443434
Pincode: 491227
Post office: Gurur
Population: 159
Households: 35
Literacy rate: 68.6%
Sex ratio: 1038 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 103

Census 2011 · in context

How Bichchhibahara compares

By population, Bichchhibahara ranks #112 of 121 villages in Gurur mandal.

Literacy rate

68.6%

−3.5% vs mandal average

Bichchhibahara: 68.6%
Gurur mandal: 72.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,038

+26 vs mandal average

Bichchhibahara: 1,038
Gurur mandal: 1,012

Household size

people per home

4.5

−0.3 vs mandal average

Bichchhibahara: 4.5
Gurur mandal: 4.8

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Bichchhibahara at a glance

Bichchhibahara is a village of 159 people in 35 households (Census 2011) in Gurur tehsil, Balod district, Chhattisgarh, the 112th-largest of 121 villages in Gurur tehsil. Literacy is 69%, 4 points below the tehsil average of 72% and the sex ratio is 1,038 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 491227, served by Gurur post office; the LGD village code is 443434. The sarpanch is RESHMA TILESHWAR SINHA, and the village votes in Sihawa assembly constituency, represented by MLA Ambika Markam. The population is estimated at 187 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Bichchhibahara · this village	159	69%	—
Khairdigi · Gurur	579	66%	—
Salhebhat · Gurur	349	65%	—
Mudgahan · Gurur	295	65%	—
Sohtara · Gurur	191	61%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Bichchhibahara

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: GURUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 11
Distance to district HQ (km): 93
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 11
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): MUDGAHAN
Total area (ha): 165.72
Irrigated area (ha): 8.5
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Bichchhibahara

LGD code: 443434
Pincode: 491227
Post office: Gurur
Population (Census 2011): 159
Population (projected 2026): 187
Households: 35
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1038
Literacy rate: 68.6%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kanker
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Sihawa
Member of Parliament: Bhojraj Nag
Member of Legislative Assembly: Ambika Markam
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: RESHMA TILESHWAR SINHA
Block / Mandal: Gurur

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Balod district level

Then & Now

Bichchhibahara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

159

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Population · 2026

187

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.1%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 159Census 2011
Households: 35Census 2011
Literacy rate: 68.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1038 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1872026 proj. · +17.6% vs 2011
Est. households: 412026 projection
Active job cards: 1,39,441MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,19,603MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,03,79,780ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,068NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 84.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.7%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 83.8%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 56.4%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 70.6%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Balod district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,04,680PMAY-G · 12,04,680 of 23,41,457 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Balod district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,26,429Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Balod district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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September 2026

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Chhattisgarh floods: IAF rescues 12 stranded on hut roof as Indravati rises above danger mark; watch

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From Chandalpur To Chandanpur: Chhattisgarh Village Sheds 'Embarrassing' Name After Years Of Struggle

Reported by ETV Bharat.

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A Chhattisgarh village embarrassed by its own name gets a new one: Chandalpur is now Chandanpur

Reported by The Times of India.

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Chhattisgarh floods: IAF rescues 12 stranded on hut roof as Indravati rises above danger mark; watch
timesofindia.indiatimes.com6h ago
From Chandalpur To Chandanpur: Chhattisgarh Village Sheds 'Embarrassing' Name After Years Of Struggle
ETV Bharatyesterday
A Chhattisgarh village embarrassed by its own name gets a new one: Chandalpur is now Chandanpur
timesofindia.indiatimes.comyesterday
Chhattisgarh: Psychiatry meet flags stigma, doctor shortage; experts push awareness, newer treatments
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Chhattisgarh village liquor ban: 16 fined Rs 45,000, gram sabha’s powers come under focus
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Quick answers

People often ask about Bichchhibahara

What is the pincode of Bichchhibahara?

The pincode of Bichchhibahara, Gurur tehsil, Balod district, Chhattisgarh is 491227. The post office is Gurur.

Which post office delivers to Bichchhibahara?

Mail for Bichchhibahara is delivered through Gurur post office, pincode 491227, in Gurur tehsil, Balod district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Bichchhibahara located?

Bichchhibahara is a village in Gurur tehsil of Balod district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the population of Bichchhibahara as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bichchhibahara village has a population of 159 across 35 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Bichchhibahara?

The current sarpanch of Bichchhibahara gram panchayat is RESHMA TILESHWAR SINHA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bichchhibahara in?

Bichchhibahara falls under the Kanker Lok Sabha constituency (PC #11) of Chhattisgarh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bichchhibahara in?

Bichchhibahara falls under the Sihawa assembly constituency (AC #56) of Chhattisgarh.

What is the literacy rate in Bichchhibahara?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bichchhibahara village is 68.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Bichchhibahara?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bichchhibahara village is 1038 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bichchhibahara?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bichchhibahara, including Godhan Nyay Yojana, Mahtari Vandana Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Bichchhibahara?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bichchhibahara village is 443434.

How big is Bichchhibahara compared to other villages in Gurur tehsil?

Bichchhibahara ranks 112 of 121 villages in Gurur tehsil by Census 2011 population (159 residents).

Who is the MLA of Bichchhibahara?

Bichchhibahara falls under Sihawa assembly constituency (AC 56). The sitting MLA is Ambika Markam (INC).

Who is the MP for Bichchhibahara?

Bichchhibahara is in Kanker Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Bhojraj Nag (BJP).

What is the population of Bichchhibahara in 2026?

Bichchhibahara is estimated at 187 people in 2026, up about 18% from 159 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Bichchhibahara in?

Chhattisgarh falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Bichchhibahara in Balod district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Bichchhibahara?

RESHMA TILESHWAR SINHA is the sarpanch of Bichchhibahara gram panchayat, Gurur tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Gurur tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-09-23
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-25
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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