Gaham — Kaniha, Anugul, Odisha

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Kabita Pradhan

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LGD code: 403884
Pincode: 759100
Population: 2,504
Households: 576
Literacy rate: 65.6%
Sex ratio: 887 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 845

Key facts — Gaham

LGD code: 403884
Pincode: 759100
Population (Census 2011): 2,504
Population (projected 2026): 2,952
Households: 576
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 887
Literacy rate: 65.6%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kandhamal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: G. Udayagiri
Member of Parliament: Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Prafulla Chandra Pradhan
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Kabita Pradhan
Block / Mandal: Kaniha

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

Gaham — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,504

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,952

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

576

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

679

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: 2,504Census 2011
Households: 576Census 2011
Literacy rate: 65.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 887 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,9522026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 6792026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 868NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 74.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.7%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 66.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 86.5%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 75.8%NFHS-5 district

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.

Boundary & surroundings

Gaham on the map

Centred on Kaniha mandal

~mandal

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Notable places near Gaham · Kaniha mandal area

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

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Healthcare

Hospital
Lingagada Homeopathic Hospital
📍 8.0 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Gaham?

The pincode of Gaham, Kaniha mandal, Anugul district, Odisha is 759100.

In which district is Gaham located?

Gaham is a village in Kaniha mandal of Anugul district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Gaham as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Gaham village has a population of 2,504 across 576 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Gaham?

The current sarpanch of Gaham gram panchayat is Kabita Pradhan.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gaham in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Gaham in?

Gaham falls under the G. Udayagiri assembly constituency (AC #83) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Gaham?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Gaham village is 65.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Gaham?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Gaham village is 887 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Gaham?

The nearest health facility to Gaham is Lingagada Homeopathic Hospital (~8.0 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Gaham?

12 schemes currently match residents of Gaham, 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 Gaham?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Gaham village is 403884.

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