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KALPANA PRADHAN

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LGD code: 404302
Pincode: 759149
Population: 678
Households: 140
Literacy rate: 48.7%
Sex ratio: 915 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 407

Census 2011 · in context

How Bakala compares

By population, Bakala ranks #17 of 36 villages in Jarapada mandal.

Literacy rate

48.7%

−15.5% vs mandal average

Bakala: 48.7%
Jarapada mandal: 64.2%
Anugul district: 68.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

915

−43 vs mandal average

Bakala: 915
Jarapada mandal: 958

Household size

people per home

4.8

+0.5 vs mandal average

Bakala: 4.8
Jarapada mandal: 4.3

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

Key facts — Bakala

LGD code: 404302
Pincode: 759149
Population (Census 2011): 678
Population (projected 2026): 799
Households: 140
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 915
Literacy rate: 48.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kandhamal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Daspalla
Member of Parliament: Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Ramesh Chandra Behera
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: KALPANA PRADHAN
Block / Mandal: Jarapada

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 Anugul district level

Then & Now

Bakala — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

678

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

799

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

140

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

165

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: 678Census 2011
Households: 140Census 2011
Literacy rate: 48.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 915 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7992026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 165

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Anugul district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Anugul district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Anugul 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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What is the pincode of Bakala?

The pincode of Bakala, Jarapada mandal, Anugul district, Odisha is 759149.

In which district is Bakala located?

Bakala is a village in Jarapada mandal of Anugul district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Bakala as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bakala village has a population of 678 across 140 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Bakala?

The current sarpanch of Bakala gram panchayat is KALPANA PRADHAN.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bakala in?

Bakala falls under the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bakala in?

Bakala falls under the Daspalla assembly constituency (AC #121) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Bakala?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bakala village is 48.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Bakala?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bakala village is 915 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bakala?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bakala, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Bakala?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bakala village is 404302.

How big is Bakala compared to other villages in Jarapada mandal?

Bakala ranks 17 of 36 villages in Jarapada mandal by Census 2011 population (678 residents).

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In which district is Bakala located?

What is the population of Bakala as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Bakala?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bakala in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bakala in?

What is the literacy rate in Bakala?

What is the sex ratio in Bakala?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bakala?

What is the LGD code of Bakala?

How big is Bakala compared to other villages in Jarapada mandal?

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Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

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Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

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People often ask about Bakala

What is the pincode of Bakala?

In which district is Bakala located?

What is the population of Bakala as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Bakala?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bakala in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bakala in?

What is the literacy rate in Bakala?

What is the sex ratio in Bakala?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bakala?

What is the LGD code of Bakala?

How big is Bakala compared to other villages in Jarapada mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Bakala — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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