Chander (177) — Firozpur, Ferozepur, Punjab

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

GURNAM SINGH

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LGD code: 34449
Pincode: 142052
Population: 1,292
Households: 225
Literacy rate: 62.2%
Sex ratio: 875 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 627

Key facts — Chander (177)

LGD code: 34449
Pincode: 142052
Population (Census 2011): 1,292
Population (projected 2026): 1,523
Households: 225
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 875
Literacy rate: 62.2%
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: GURNAM SINGH
Block / Mandal: Firozpur

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 Ferozepur district level

Then & Now

Chander (177) — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,292

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,523

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

225

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

265

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: 1,292Census 2011
Households: 225Census 2011
Literacy rate: 62.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 875 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,5232026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2652026 projection
Active job cards: 71,674MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 40,011MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,12,61,755ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —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 · Ferozepur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 39,216PMAY-G · 39,216 of 1,03,674 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Ferozepur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,03,683Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Ferozepur 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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May 2026

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Punjab: Ferozepur’s 11-yr-old Shavan emerged as face of patriotism

Punjab: Ferozepur’s 11-yr-old Shavan emerged as face of patriotism (via The Tribune). Read the full story at the source.

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May

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MLA Bhullar inaugurates sports ground built in Ferozepur's village Dulchi Ke

MLA Bhullar inaugurates sports ground built in Ferozepur's village Dulchi Ke (via Babushahi.com). Read the full story at the source.

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Stubble burning sparks fire, Several huts reduced to ashes in Ferozepur

Stubble burning sparks fire, Several huts reduced to ashes in Ferozepur (via Babushahi.com). Read the full story at the source.

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What is the pincode of Chander (177)?

The pincode of Chander (177), Firozpur mandal, Ferozepur district, Punjab is 142052.

In which district is Chander (177) located?

Chander (177) is a village in Firozpur mandal of Ferozepur district, Punjab, India.

What is the population of Chander (177) as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Chander (177) village has a population of 1,292 across 225 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Chander (177)?

The current sarpanch of Chander (177) gram panchayat is GURNAM SINGH.

What is the literacy rate in Chander (177)?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Chander (177) village is 62.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Chander (177)?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Chander (177) village is 875 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chander (177)?

12 schemes currently match residents of Chander (177), including Ashirwad Scheme (Shagun), Ghar Ghar Rozgar te Karobar Mission, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Chander (177)?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chander (177) village is 34449.

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