Bhedali village, Kawardha tehsil | Pincode 491995

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

suniti Bai

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LGD code: 439152
Pincode: 491995
Post office: Kawardha
Population: 889
Households: 204
Literacy rate: 53.2%
Sex ratio: 1020 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 482

Census 2011 · in context

How Bhedali compares

By population, Bhedali ranks #39 of 83 villages in Kawardha mandal.

Literacy rate

53.2%

+4.2% vs mandal average

Bhedali: 53.2%
Kawardha mandal: 49.0%
Kabeerdham district: 50.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,020

+18 vs mandal average

Bhedali: 1,020
Kawardha mandal: 1,002

Household size

people per home

4.4

−0.1 vs mandal average

Bhedali: 4.4
Kawardha mandal: 4.5

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

Bhedali at a glance

Bhedali is a village of 889 people in 204 households (Census 2011) in Kawardha tehsil, Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh, the 39th-largest of 83 villages in Kawardha tehsil. Literacy is 53%, 4 points above the tehsil average of 49% and the sex ratio is 1,020 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 491995, served by Kawardha post office; the LGD village code is 439152. The sarpanch is suniti Bai, and the village votes in Gunderdehi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Kunwer Singh Nishad. The population is estimated at 1,048 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Bhedali · this village	889	53%	—
Khairjhiti · Kawardha	606	57%	—
Thuhadeeh · Kawardha	329	64%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Bhedali

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
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: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: KAWARDHA
Distance to nearest town (km): 8
Distance to district HQ (km): 8
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 8
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): BHEDALI
Total area (ha): 265.48
Irrigated area (ha): 128.12
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Bhedali

LGD code: 439152
Pincode: 491995
Post office: Kawardha
Population (Census 2011): 889
Population (projected 2026): 1,048
Households: 204
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1020
Literacy rate: 53.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kanker
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gunderdehi
Member of Parliament: Bhojraj Nag
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kunwer Singh Nishad
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: suniti Bai
Block / Mandal: Kawardha
Nearest railway station: Sikosa (4.8 km)

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 Kabeerdham district level

Then & Now

Bhedali — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

889

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,048

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

204

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

241

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: 889Census 2011
Households: 204Census 2011
Literacy rate: 53.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1020 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,0482026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2412026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 2,03,79,780ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 826NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 67.8%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 80.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 96.9%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 43.6%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 · Kabeerdham district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,04,680PMAY-G · 12,04,680 of 23,41,457 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kabeerdham district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,26,429Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kabeerdham 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.

Boundary & surroundings

Bhedali on the mapभेडाली

Centred on Kawardha mandal

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September 2026

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Chhattisgarh teacher carries infant across swollen river to reach school

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Carrying an infant, Chhattisgarh teacher wades through swollen river carrying infant to teach in cut-off village

Reported by ANI News.

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Sep

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Chhattisgarh sugar mill distributes 50 kg sugar to over 11,000 shareholder farmers at Rs 30/kg

Reported by ChiniMandi.

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News from Kabeerdham & Chhattisgarh

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Chhattisgarh teacher carries infant across swollen river to reach school
The News Mill1h ago
Carrying an infant, Chhattisgarh teacher wades through swollen river carrying infant to teach in cut-off village
ANI News2h ago
Chhattisgarh sugar mill distributes 50 kg sugar to over 11,000 shareholder farmers at Rs 30/kg
ChiniMandi2 days ago
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
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People often ask about Bhedali

What is the pincode of Bhedali?

The pincode of Bhedali, Kawardha tehsil, Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh is 491995. The post office is Kawardha.

Which post office delivers to Bhedali?

Mail for Bhedali is delivered through Kawardha post office, pincode 491995, in Kawardha tehsil, Kabeerdham district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Bhedali located?

Bhedali is a village in Kawardha tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the population of Bhedali as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bhedali village has a population of 889 across 204 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Bhedali?

The current sarpanch of Bhedali gram panchayat is suniti Bai.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bhedali in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bhedali in?

Bhedali falls under the Gunderdehi assembly constituency (AC #61) of Chhattisgarh.

What is the literacy rate in Bhedali?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bhedali village is 53.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Bhedali?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bhedali village is 1020 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Bhedali?

The nearest railway station to Bhedali is Sikosa (~4.8 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bhedali?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bhedali, 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 Bhedali?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bhedali village is 439152.

How big is Bhedali compared to other villages in Kawardha tehsil?

Bhedali ranks 39 of 83 villages in Kawardha tehsil by Census 2011 population (889 residents).

Who is the MLA of Bhedali?

Bhedali falls under Gunderdehi assembly constituency (AC 61). The sitting MLA is Kunwer Singh Nishad (INC).

Who is the MP for Bhedali?

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

What is the population of Bhedali in 2026?

Bhedali is estimated at 1,048 people in 2026, up about 18% from 889 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Bhedali in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Bhedali?

suniti Bai is the sarpanch of Bhedali gram panchayat, Kawardha tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Kawardha 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
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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