Sainj (सैंज) — Narayanbagar, Chamoli, Uttarakhand

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

GANGA SINGH NEGI

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LGD code: 41503
Pincode: 246453
Population: 163
Households: 36
Literacy rate: 70.6%
Sex ratio: 1038 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 70
Distance to district centre: 15 km
Distance to mandal centre: 4 km

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How Sainj compares

Literacy rate

70.6%

Same as the mandal average

Sainj: 70.6%
Narayanbagar mandal: 70.6%
Chamoli district: 71.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,038

−96 vs mandal average

Sainj: 1,038
Narayanbagar mandal: 1,134

Household size

people per home

4.5

Same as the mandal average

Sainj: 4.5
Narayanbagar mandal: 4.5

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

Key facts — Sainj

LGD code: 41503
Pincode: 246453
Population (Census 2011): 163
Population (projected 2026): 192
Households: 36
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1038
Literacy rate: 70.6%
Coordinates: 30.05963°N, 79.26598°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Karnprayag
Member of Parliament: Anil Baluni
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: GANGA SINGH NEGI
Block / Mandal: Narayanbagar

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 Chamoli district level

Then & Now

Sainj — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

163

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

192

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+16.7%

Households · 2026

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: 163Census 2011
Households: 36Census 2011
Literacy rate: 70.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1038 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1922026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 42

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 87.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Chamoli district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 68,149PMAY-G · 68,149 of 69,194 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Chamoli district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 25,701Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Chamoli 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.

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Mandal centre

Narayanbagar · ≈ 3.6 km

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District centre

Chamoli · ≈ 15 km

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What is the pincode of Sainj?

The pincode of Sainj, Narayanbagar mandal, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand is 246453.

In which district is Sainj located?

Sainj is a village in Narayanbagar mandal of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Sainj as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Sainj village has a population of 163 across 36 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Sainj?

The current sarpanch of Sainj gram panchayat is GANGA SINGH NEGI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sainj in?

Sainj falls under the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Uttarakhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sainj in?

Sainj falls under the Karnprayag assembly constituency (AC #6) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Sainj?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Sainj village is 70.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Sainj?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Sainj village is 1038 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sainj?

12 schemes currently match residents of Sainj, including Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana (Uttarakhand), Vidhwa Pension Yojana (Uttarakhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Sainj from Chamoli district centre?

Sainj is approximately 15 km (straight-line) from the centre of Chamoli district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Sainj?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sainj village is 41503.

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What is the population of Sainj as per Census 2011?

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What is the literacy rate in Sainj?

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Sainj on the mapसैंज

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Sainj

What is the pincode of Sainj?

In which district is Sainj located?

What is the population of Sainj as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Sainj?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sainj in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sainj in?

What is the literacy rate in Sainj?

What is the sex ratio in Sainj?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sainj?

How far is Sainj from Chamoli district centre?

What is the LGD code of Sainj?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Sainj — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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