Nagweldih village, Gurur tehsil | Pincode 491226

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

KANHAIYA LAL SAHU

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LGD code: 443467
Pincode: 491226
Post office: Balod
Population: 67
Households: 12
Literacy rate: 65.7%
Sex ratio: 914 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 46

Census 2011 · in context

How Nagweldih compares

By population, Nagweldih ranks #121 of 121 villages in Gurur mandal — the smallest.

Literacy rate

65.7%

−6.4% vs mandal average

Nagweldih: 65.7%
Gurur mandal: 72.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

914

−98 vs mandal average

Nagweldih: 914
Gurur mandal: 1,012

Household size

people per home

5.6

+0.8 vs mandal average

Nagweldih: 5.6
Gurur mandal: 4.8

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

Nagweldih at a glance

Nagweldih is a village of 67 people in 12 households (Census 2011) in Gurur tehsil, Balod district, Chhattisgarh, the 121st-largest of 121 villages in Gurur tehsil. Literacy is 66%, 6 points below the tehsil average of 72% and the sex ratio is 914 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 491226, served by Balod post office; the LGD village code is 443467. The sarpanch is KANHAIYA LAL SAHU, and the village votes in Sihawa assembly constituency, represented by MLA Ambika Markam. The population is estimated at 79 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nagweldih · this village	67	66%	—
Petechuwa Alias Kankalin · Gurur	441	67%	—
Karrajhar · Gurur	316	73%	—
Muskera · Gurur	200	61%	—
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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Nagweldih

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 24
Power hours (winter): 24
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: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: GURUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 14
Distance to district HQ (km): 108
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 14
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): HITEKASA
Total area (ha): 298.06
Irrigated area (ha): 1
Forest area (ha): 71.26

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

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Key facts — Nagweldih

LGD code: 443467
Pincode: 491226
Post office: Balod
Population (Census 2011): 67
Population (projected 2026): 79
Households: 12
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 914
Literacy rate: 65.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kanker
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Sihawa
Member of Parliament: Bhojraj Nag
Member of Legislative Assembly: Ambika Markam
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: KANHAIYA LAL SAHU
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

Nagweldih — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+16.7%

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: 67Census 2011
Households: 12Census 2011
Literacy rate: 65.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 914 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 792026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 142026 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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Chhattisgarh sugar mill distributes 50 kg sugar to over 11,000 shareholder farmers at Rs 30/kg

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Make local body, panchayat polls more transparent, inclusive and tech-driven: Chhattisgarh Governor

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In a rare debate, Baghel and Vijay Sharma spar over PM Awas Yojana in Chhattisgarh

Reported by The Hindu.

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Chhattisgarh sugar mill distributes 50 kg sugar to over 11,000 shareholder farmers at Rs 30/kg
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Make local body, panchayat polls more transparent, inclusive and tech-driven: Chhattisgarh Governor
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In a rare debate, Baghel and Vijay Sharma spar over PM Awas Yojana in Chhattisgarh
The Hinduyesterday
Chhattisgarh CM directs collectors to keep roads motorable during monsoon
ET Infra2 days ago
Serial killer’s preferred poison revealed: How Chhattisgarh man left trail of bodies
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Interim stay cannot restore removed Sarpanch, says Chhattisgarh HC
The Times of India6 days ago

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What is the pincode of Nagweldih?

The pincode of Nagweldih, Gurur tehsil, Balod district, Chhattisgarh is 491226. The post office is Balod.

Which post office delivers to Nagweldih?

Mail for Nagweldih is delivered through Balod post office, pincode 491226, in Gurur tehsil, Balod district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Nagweldih located?

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

What is the population of Nagweldih as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Nagweldih village has a population of 67 across 12 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Nagweldih?

The current sarpanch of Nagweldih gram panchayat is KANHAIYA LAL SAHU.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Nagweldih in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Nagweldih in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Nagweldih?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Nagweldih village is 65.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Nagweldih?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Nagweldih village is 914 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Nagweldih?

12 schemes currently match residents of Nagweldih, 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 Nagweldih?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Nagweldih village is 443467.

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

Nagweldih ranks 121 of 121 villages in Gurur tehsil by Census 2011 population (67 residents).

Who is the MLA of Nagweldih?

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

Who is the MP for Nagweldih?

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

What is the population of Nagweldih in 2026?

Nagweldih is estimated at 79 people in 2026, up about 18% from 67 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Nagweldih in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Nagweldih?

KANHAIYA LAL SAHU is the sarpanch of Nagweldih 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 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-17
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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