Balwada — Chikhli, Navsari, Gujarat

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Rakesh Bhai Arvind Bhai patel

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LGD code: 523092
Pincode: 396521
Population: 3,060
Households: 693
Literacy rate: 76.5%
Sex ratio: 947 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,623

Key facts — Balwada

LGD code: 523092
Pincode: 396521
Population (Census 2011): 3,060
Population (projected 2026): 3,608
Households: 693
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 947
Literacy rate: 76.5%
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Rakesh Bhai Arvind Bhai patel
Block / Mandal: Chikhli
Nearest PHC: Care Nursing Home (10.4 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 Navsari district level

Then & Now

Balwada — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,060

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,608

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

693

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

817

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: 3,060Census 2011
Households: 693Census 2011
Literacy rate: 76.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 947 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,6082026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 8172026 projection
Active job cards: 68,063MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 36,129MGNREGA · 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: 1,006NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 84.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.7%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 80.1%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 95.5%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 68.7%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 · Navsari district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 5,68,624PMAY-G · 5,68,624 of 9,02,354 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Navsari district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,60,046Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Navsari 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

Balwada on the map

Centred on Chikhli mandal

~mandal

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Notable places near Balwada · Chikhli mandal area

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

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

6 places mapped

Hospital· 2
Temple· 2
PHC· 1
Fast food· 1

Religion

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Temple
Tapovan Ashram
📍 15.8 km awayOSM
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Temple
Jalaram temple
📍 16.1 km awayOSM
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Healthcare

Hospital
New Delhi Safdarjung Hospital
📍 7.6 km awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
Care Nursing Home
📍 10.4 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Life Care Hospital
📍 16.3 km awayOSM
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Commerce

Fast food
Domino's
📍 10.8 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Balwada?

The pincode of Balwada, Chikhli mandal, Navsari district, Gujarat is 396521.

In which district is Balwada located?

Balwada is a village in Chikhli mandal of Navsari district, Gujarat, India.

What is the population of Balwada as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Balwada village has a population of 3,060 across 693 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Balwada?

The current sarpanch of Balwada gram panchayat is Rakesh Bhai Arvind Bhai patel .

What is the literacy rate in Balwada?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Balwada village is 76.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Balwada?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Balwada village is 947 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Balwada?

The nearest health facility to Balwada is New Delhi Safdarjung Hospital (~7.6 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Balwada?

12 schemes currently match residents of Balwada, 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 Balwada?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Balwada village is 523092.

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