Balagam — Keshod, Junagadh, Gujarat

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

CHAUHAN DHIRAJBA NATVARSHIH

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LGD code: 514721
Pincode: 362220
Population: 5,187
Households: 1,126
Literacy rate: 62.4%
Sex ratio: 930 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 2,423

Key facts — Balagam

LGD code: 514721
Pincode: 362220
Population (Census 2011): 5,187
Population (projected 2026): 6,115
Households: 1,126
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 930
Literacy rate: 62.4%
Coordinates: 21.36667°N, 70.10000°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Porbandar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Keshod
Member of Parliament: Mansukh Mandaviya
Member of Legislative Assembly: Devabhai Punjabhai Malam
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: CHAUHAN DHIRAJBA NATVARSHIH
Block / Mandal: Keshod
Nearest PHC: Dr. Gareja Clinic (19.2 km)
Nearest railway station: Bandhnath (27.7 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 Junagadh district level

Then & Now

Balagam — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

5,187

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

6,115

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,126

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,328

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: 5,187Census 2011
Households: 1,126Census 2011
Literacy rate: 62.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 930 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6,1152026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,3282026 projection
Active job cards: 34,594MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 7,577MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 4,91,67,754ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 876NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 82.8%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.3%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 81.7%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 93.4%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 58.8%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 100.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Junagadh district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 5,68,624PMAY-G · 5,68,624 of 9,02,354 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Junagadh district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,60,046Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Junagadh 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

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Notable places near Balagam · Keshod mandal area

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Balagam doesn't have its own precise centroid yet, so these places are nearby in the Keshod mandal — sorted by distance from the village's approximate centre. Claim the village to add precise locations.

9 places mapped

PHC· 5
Hospital· 3
Railway· 1

Healthcare

PHC · clinic
Dr. Gareja Clinic
📍 19.2 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Government Hospital, Juthal
📍 27.2 km awayOSM
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PHC · doctors
Dr. Pradip
📍 29.9 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Government Hospital, Husenabad
📍 30.3 km awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
Aasha Clinic
📍 30.3 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Government Hospital, Datrana
📍 37.7 km awayOSM
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PHC · doctors
Dr. Jayasuk
📍 44.3 km awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
Om Clinic
📍 46.6 km awayOSM
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Transport

Railway · halt
Bandhnath
📍 27.7 km awayOSM
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People often ask about Balagam

What is the pincode of Balagam?

The pincode of Balagam, Keshod mandal, Junagadh district, Gujarat is 362220.

In which district is Balagam located?

Balagam is a village in Keshod mandal of Junagadh district, Gujarat, India.

What is the population of Balagam as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Balagam village has a population of 5,187 across 1,126 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Balagam?

The current sarpanch of Balagam gram panchayat is CHAUHAN DHIRAJBA NATVARSHIH.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balagam in?

Balagam falls under the Porbandar Lok Sabha constituency (PC #11) of Gujarat.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Balagam in?

Balagam falls under the Keshod assembly constituency (AC #88) of Gujarat.

What is the literacy rate in Balagam?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Balagam village is 62.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Balagam?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Balagam village is 930 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Balagam?

The nearest health facility to Balagam is Dr. Gareja Clinic (~19.2 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Balagam?

The nearest railway station to Balagam is Bandhnath (~27.7 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Balagam?

12 schemes currently match residents of Balagam, including Mukhya Mantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (MYSY), Vahli Dikri Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Balagam?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Balagam village is 514721.

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