Nihala Khilcha (284) — Firozpur, Ferozepur, Punjab

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Jaspal singh

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LGD code: 34665
Pincode: 152003
Population: 1,135
Households: 205
Literacy rate: 46.3%
Sex ratio: 895 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 425

Key facts — Nihala Khilcha (284)

LGD code: 34665
Pincode: 152003
Population (Census 2011): 1,135
Population (projected 2026): 1,338
Households: 205
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 895
Literacy rate: 46.3%
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Jaspal 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

Nihala Khilcha (284) — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,135

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,338

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

205

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

242

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: 1,135Census 2011
Households: 205Census 2011
Literacy rate: 46.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 895 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,3382026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2422026 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 Nihala Khilcha (284)?

The pincode of Nihala Khilcha (284), Firozpur mandal, Ferozepur district, Punjab is 152003.

In which district is Nihala Khilcha (284) located?

Nihala Khilcha (284) is a village in Firozpur mandal of Ferozepur district, Punjab, India.

What is the population of Nihala Khilcha (284) as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Nihala Khilcha (284) village has a population of 1,135 across 205 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Nihala Khilcha (284)?

The current sarpanch of Nihala Khilcha (284) gram panchayat is Jaspal singh.

What is the literacy rate in Nihala Khilcha (284)?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Nihala Khilcha (284) village is 46.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Nihala Khilcha (284)?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Nihala Khilcha (284) village is 895 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Nihala Khilcha (284)?

12 schemes currently match residents of Nihala Khilcha (284), 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 Nihala Khilcha (284)?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Nihala Khilcha (284) village is 34665.

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