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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Jitendra Kumar Behera

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LGD code: 403909
Pincode: 759100
Population: 576
Households: 131
Literacy rate: 77.1%
Sex ratio: 811 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 166

Key facts — Samal

LGD code: 403909
Pincode: 759100
Population (Census 2011): 576
Population (projected 2026): 679
Households: 131
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 811
Literacy rate: 77.1%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kandhamal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Daspalla
Member of Parliament: Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Ramesh Chandra Behera
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Jitendra Kumar Behera
Block / Mandal: Talcher Sadar

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

Samal — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

576

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

679

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

131

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Households · 2026

154

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: 576Census 2011
Households: 131Census 2011
Literacy rate: 77.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 811 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6792026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1542026 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

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Centred on Talcher Sadar mandal

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What is the pincode of Samal?

The pincode of Samal, Talcher Sadar mandal, Anugul district, Odisha is 759100.

In which district is Samal located?

Samal is a village in Talcher Sadar mandal of Anugul district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Samal as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Samal village has a population of 576 across 131 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Samal?

The current sarpanch of Samal gram panchayat is Jitendra Kumar Behera.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Samal in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Samal in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Samal?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Samal village is 77.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Samal?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Samal village is 811 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Samal?

12 schemes currently match residents of Samal, 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 Samal?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Samal village is 403909.

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Samal — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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What is the pincode of Samal?

In which district is Samal located?

What is the population of Samal as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Samal?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Samal in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Samal in?

What is the literacy rate in Samal?

What is the sex ratio in Samal?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Samal?

What is the LGD code of Samal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Samal — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Samal on the map

Latest posts

Odisha Plans For Dedicated TV Channel To Promote Jagannath Culture

Odisha Government Notifies City Gas Distribution Policy, 2026

Odisha City Gas Distribution Policy 2026 targets faster PNG networks and CNG stations

Notable persons of Samal

Open jobs in Samal

Upcoming events

Raksha Bandhan

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Photo gallery

People often ask about Samal

What is the pincode of Samal?

In which district is Samal located?

What is the population of Samal as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Samal?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Samal in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Samal in?

What is the literacy rate in Samal?

What is the sex ratio in Samal?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Samal?

What is the LGD code of Samal?