Nelchang Village Overview
Nelchang is a village in Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It lies about 21 km from Durgkondal tehsil headquarters and around 96 km from Kanker district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Karkapal is the Gram Panchayat for Nelchang village.
The sections below provide essential information about Nelchang village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Nelchang is 447708. The village covers a geographical area of 222.16 hectares and has a pincode of 494669. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 76 km away.
Location Map of Nelchang
Population & Demographics of Nelchang
This section provides population and demographic details of Nelchang village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 240 | 120 | 120 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 42 | 18 | 24 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 148 | 69 | 79 |
| Literate Population | 123 | 77 | 46 |
| Illiterate Population | 117 | 43 | 74 |
Key population details of Nelchang village are given below:
- Nelchang village is a small village with a total population of around 240, including approximately 120 males and 120 females, with a sex ratio of 1000 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 6 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 148 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Nelchang village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 51.25%.
- There are around 58 households in Nelchang village.
Transport & Connectivity of Nelchang
Transport facilities help residents of Nelchang village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Nelchang
The following villages are located close to Nelchang and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nelchang
- Where is Nelchang located?
- Nelchang village is located in Durgkondal Tehsil, Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Nelchang?
- The Gram Panchayat of Nelchang is Karkapal (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Nelchang?
- The pincode of Nelchang is 494669.
- What is the population of Nelchang?
- Nelchang has a total population of 240, including 120 males and 120 females.
- How many households are there in Nelchang?
- There are 58 households in Nelchang.
- What is the literacy rate in Nelchang?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nelchang is 51.25%. Male literacy is 64.17% and female literacy is 38.33%.