Junwani village, Belargaon tehsil | Pincode 493778

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

MUKESH KUMAR KUNJAM

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LGD code: 447386
Pincode: 493778
Post office: Nagri
Population: 259
Households: 52
Literacy rate: 63.3%
Sex ratio: 1158 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 150
Distance to district centre: 39 km
Distance to mandal centre: 22 km
Distance to Raipur: 102 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 459 km
Nearest railway station: Dhamtari · 42 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Purnima Homeo & Dental Hospital · 6 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Junwani compares

By population, Junwani ranks #71 of 89 villages in Belargaon mandal.

Literacy rate

63.3%

Same as the mandal average

Junwani: 63.3%
Belargaon mandal: 63.3%
Dhamtari district: 68.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,158

+127 vs mandal average

Junwani: 1,158
Belargaon mandal: 1,031

Household size

people per home

5.0

+0.6 vs mandal average

Junwani: 5.0
Belargaon mandal: 4.4

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

Junwani at a glance

Junwani is a village of 259 people in 52 households (Census 2011) in Belargaon tehsil, Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh, the 71st-largest of 89 villages in Belargaon tehsil. Literacy is 63%, about the same as the tehsil average of 63% and the sex ratio is 1,158 women per 1,000 men. It lies 39 km from the Dhamtari district centre, 42 km from Dhamtari railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 493778, served by Nagri post office; the LGD village code is 447386. The nearest hospital or health centre is Purnima Homeo & Dental Hospital, 6 km away. The sarpanch is MUKESH KUMAR KUNJAM, and the village votes in Kanker assembly constituency, represented by MLA Asha Ram Netam. The population is estimated at 305 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Junwani · this village	259	63%	—
Junwani · Pachpedi	1,216	48%	0 km N
Junwani · Narharpur	1,267	61%	0 km N
Junwani · Raigarh	779	53%	0 km N
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Junwani · Rengakharkala	443	51%	0 km N
Junwani · Daundi	378	75%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Junwani

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 20
Power hours (winter): 18
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: NAGRI
Distance to nearest town (km): 18
Distance to district HQ (km): 67
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 18
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): TANGAPANI
Total area (ha): 73.83
Irrigated area (ha): 16
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Junwani

LGD code: 447386
Pincode: 493778
Post office: Nagri
Population (Census 2011): 259
Population (projected 2026): 305
Households: 52
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1158
Literacy rate: 63.3%
Coordinates: 20.33857°N, 81.53001°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Kanker
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kanker
Member of Parliament: Bhojraj Nag
Member of Legislative Assembly: Asha Ram Netam
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: MUKESH KUMAR KUNJAM
Block / Mandal: Belargaon

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 Dhamtari district level

Then & Now

Junwani — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

259

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

305

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.3%

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: 259Census 2011
Households: 52Census 2011
Literacy rate: 63.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1158 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3052026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 612026 projection
Active job cards: 1,47,115MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,20,588MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,03,79,780ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,120NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 83.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.9%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 89.8%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 59.6%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 70.6%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Dhamtari district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,04,680PMAY-G · 12,04,680 of 23,41,457 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Dhamtari district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,26,429Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Dhamtari 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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Getting there

How to reach Junwani

Mandal centre

Belargaon · ≈ 22 km

≈ 45 min by car · 54 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Dhamtari · ≈ 39 km

≈ 1 h 20 min by car · 1 h 35 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Raipur102 kmcapital
Hyderabad459 km
Kolkata749 km
Chennai818 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationDhamtari42 km
Hospital / PHCPurnima Homeo & Dental Hospital6 km
ATM / bankBank24 km
Petrol pumpAgni Bricks9 km
CollegeGovt. Gaind Singh22 km
Police stationPolice Station24 km

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September 2026

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Chhattisgarh floods: IAF rescues 12 stranded on hut roof as Indravati rises above danger mark; watch

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From Chandalpur To Chandanpur: Chhattisgarh Village Sheds 'Embarrassing' Name After Years Of Struggle

Reported by ETV Bharat.

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A Chhattisgarh village embarrassed by its own name gets a new one: Chandalpur is now Chandanpur

Reported by The Times of India.

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Chhattisgarh floods: IAF rescues 12 stranded on hut roof as Indravati rises above danger mark; watch
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From Chandalpur To Chandanpur: Chhattisgarh Village Sheds 'Embarrassing' Name After Years Of Struggle
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What is the pincode of Junwani?

The pincode of Junwani, Belargaon tehsil, Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh is 493778. The post office is Nagri.

Which post office delivers to Junwani?

Mail for Junwani is delivered through Nagri post office, pincode 493778, in Belargaon tehsil, Dhamtari district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Junwani located?

Junwani is a village in Belargaon tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the population of Junwani as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Junwani village has a population of 259 across 52 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Junwani?

The current sarpanch of Junwani gram panchayat is MUKESH KUMAR KUNJAM.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Junwani in?

Junwani falls under the Kanker Lok Sabha constituency (PC #11) of Chhattisgarh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Junwani in?

Junwani falls under the Kanker assembly constituency (AC #81) of Chhattisgarh.

What is the literacy rate in Junwani?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Junwani village is 63.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Junwani?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Junwani village is 1158 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Junwani?

12 schemes currently match residents of Junwani, including Godhan Nyay Yojana, Mahtari Vandana Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Junwani from Dhamtari district centre?

Junwani is approximately 39 km (straight-line) from the centre of Dhamtari district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Junwani?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Junwani village is 447386.

How big is Junwani compared to other villages in Belargaon tehsil?

Junwani ranks 71 of 89 villages in Belargaon tehsil by Census 2011 population (259 residents).

How far is Junwani from Raipur?

Junwani is about 102 km from Raipur in a straight line (the state capital of Chhattisgarh); by road expect roughly 133 km.

How far is Junwani from Hyderabad?

Junwani is about 459 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 596 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Junwani?

Dhamtari is the nearest railway station to Junwani, about 42 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 54 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Junwani?

Purnima Homeo & Dental Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Junwani, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Junwani?

Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Junwani, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 31 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Junwani?

Agni Bricks is the nearest petrol pump to Junwani, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Who is the MLA of Junwani?

Junwani falls under Kanker assembly constituency (AC 81). The sitting MLA is Asha Ram Netam (BJP).

Who is the MP for Junwani?

Junwani is in Kanker Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Bhojraj Nag (BJP).

What is the population of Junwani in 2026?

Junwani is estimated at 305 people in 2026, up about 18% from 259 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Junwani in?

Chhattisgarh falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Junwani in Dhamtari district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Junwani?

MUKESH KUMAR KUNJAM is the sarpanch of Junwani gram panchayat, Belargaon tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Belargaon tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-09-23
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-15
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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