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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

HEMRAM SINHA

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LGD code: 442397
Pincode: 491331
Population: 1,427
Households: 322
Literacy rate: 57.7%
Sex ratio: 1010 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 749

Census 2011 · in context

How Agar compares

Literacy rate

57.7%

−1.3% vs mandal average

Agar: 57.7%
Dhamdha mandal: 59.0%
Durg district: 68.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,010

+7 vs mandal average

Agar: 1,010
Dhamdha mandal: 1,003

Household size

people per home

4.4

−0.6 vs mandal average

Agar: 4.4
Dhamdha mandal: 5.0

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

Key facts — Agar

LGD code: 442397
Pincode: 491331
Population (Census 2011): 1,427
Population (projected 2026): 1,682
Households: 322
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1010
Literacy rate: 57.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kanker
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kanker
Member of Parliament: Bhojraj Nag
Member of Legislative Assembly: Asha Ram Netam
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: HEMRAM SINHA
Block / Mandal: Dhamdha

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 Durg district level

Then & Now

Agar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,427

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,682

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

322

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

380

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: 1,427Census 2011
Households: 322Census 2011
Literacy rate: 57.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1010 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,6822026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 380

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 · Durg district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,04,680PMAY-G · 12,04,680 of 23,41,457 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Durg district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,26,429Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Durg 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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What is the pincode of Agar?

The pincode of Agar, Dhamdha mandal, Durg district, Chhattisgarh is 491331.

In which district is Agar located?

Agar is a village in Dhamdha mandal of Durg district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the population of Agar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Agar village has a population of 1,427 across 322 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Agar?

The current sarpanch of Agar gram panchayat is HEMRAM SINHA .

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Agar in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Agar in?

Agar falls under the Kanker assembly constituency (AC #81) of Chhattisgarh.

What is the literacy rate in Agar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Agar village is 57.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Agar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Agar village is 1010 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Agar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Agar, 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 Agar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Agar village is 442397.

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How Agar compares

Key facts — Agar

Population, education, health & sanitation

Agar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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MedPlus Health Services Subsidiary Receives 65-Day Drug License Suspension in Chhattisgarh, Potential Revenue Loss of Rs 16.00 Lacs

Chhattisgarh: Durg Police Family Counselling Centre emerges as model for resolving domestic disputes

Durg Government School Fire Damages Principal Office

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What is the pincode of Agar?

In which district is Agar located?

What is the population of Agar as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Agar?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Agar in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Agar in?

What is the literacy rate in Agar?

What is the sex ratio in Agar?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Agar?

What is the LGD code of Agar?

Agar on the map

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Pola

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Photo gallery

People often ask about Agar

What is the pincode of Agar?

In which district is Agar located?

What is the population of Agar as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Agar?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Agar in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Agar in?

What is the literacy rate in Agar?

What is the sex ratio in Agar?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Agar?

What is the LGD code of Agar?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Agar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

MedPlus Health Services Subsidiary Receives 65-Day Drug License Suspension in Chhattisgarh, Potential Revenue Loss of Rs 16.00 Lacs

Chhattisgarh: Durg Police Family Counselling Centre emerges as model for resolving domestic disputes

Durg Government School Fire Damages Principal Office

Notable persons of Agar

Open jobs in Agar