Uchbahal village, Balangir block | Pincode 767002

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Bharat Chhatria

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LGD code: 420121
Pincode: 767002
Post office: Rajendra College (Balangir)
Population: 548
Households: 150
Literacy rate: 37%
Sex ratio: 1092 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 289

Census 2011 · in context

How Uchbahal compares

By population, Uchbahal ranks #172 of 276 villages in Balangir mandal.

Literacy rate

37.0%

−23.0% vs mandal average

Uchbahal: 37.0%
Balangir mandal: 60.0%
Balangir district: 56.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,092

+117 vs mandal average

Uchbahal: 1,092
Balangir mandal: 975

Household size

people per home

3.7

−0.4 vs mandal average

Uchbahal: 3.7
Balangir mandal: 4.1

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

Uchbahal at a glance

Uchbahal is a village of 548 people in 150 households (Census 2011) in Balangir block, Balangir district, Odisha, the 172nd-largest of 276 villages in Balangir block. Literacy is 37%, 23 points below the block average of 60% and the sex ratio is 1,092 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 767002, served by Rajendra College (Balangir) post office; the LGD village code is 420121. The sarpanch is Bharat Chhatria, and the village votes in Loisingha assembly constituency, represented by MLA Mukesh Mahaling. The population is estimated at 646 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Uchbahal · this village	548	37%	—
Mayabarha · Balangir	1,678	53%	—
Garjan · Balangir	920	53%	—
Ghutupali · Balangir	461	63%	—
Pipalkani · Balangir	460	8%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Uchbahal

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 13
Power hours (winter): 15
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: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: BALANGIR
Distance to nearest town (km): 32
Distance to district HQ (km): 31
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 31
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Bhundimuhan
Total area (ha): 228
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 12.72

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

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Key facts — Uchbahal

LGD code: 420121
Pincode: 767002
Post office: Rajendra College (Balangir)
Population (Census 2011): 548
Population (projected 2026): 646
Households: 150
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1092
Literacy rate: 37.0%
Lok Sabha constituency: Bolangir
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Loisingha
Member of Parliament: Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo
Member of Legislative Assembly: Mukesh Mahaling
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Bharat Chhatria
Block / Mandal: Balangir

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 Balangir district level

Then & Now

Uchbahal — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

548

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

646

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

150

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

177

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: 548Census 2011
Households: 150Census 2011
Literacy rate: 37.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1092 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6462026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1772026 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: 919NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 69.8%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 66.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 59.4%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 · Balangir district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Balangir district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Balangir 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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People often ask about Uchbahal

What is the pincode of Uchbahal?

The pincode of Uchbahal, Balangir block, Balangir district, Odisha is 767002. The post office is Rajendra College (Balangir).

Which post office delivers to Uchbahal?

Mail for Uchbahal is delivered through Rajendra College (Balangir) post office, pincode 767002, in Balangir block, Balangir district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Uchbahal located?

Uchbahal is a village in Balangir block of Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Uchbahal as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Uchbahal village has a population of 548 across 150 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Uchbahal?

The current sarpanch of Uchbahal gram panchayat is Bharat Chhatria.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Uchbahal in?

Uchbahal falls under the Bolangir Lok Sabha constituency (PC #10) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Uchbahal in?

Uchbahal falls under the Loisingha assembly constituency (AC #66) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Uchbahal?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Uchbahal village is 37.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Uchbahal?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Uchbahal village is 1092 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Uchbahal?

The nearest health facility to Uchbahal is Government Hospital, Mahimunda (~7.1 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Uchbahal?

12 schemes currently match residents of Uchbahal, 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 Uchbahal?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Uchbahal village is 420121.

How big is Uchbahal compared to other villages in Balangir block?

Uchbahal ranks 172 of 276 villages in Balangir block by Census 2011 population (548 residents).

Who is the MLA of Uchbahal?

Uchbahal falls under Loisingha assembly constituency (AC 66). The sitting MLA is Mukesh Mahaling (BJP).

Who is the MP for Uchbahal?

Uchbahal is in Bolangir Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo (BJP).

What is the population of Uchbahal in 2026?

Uchbahal is estimated at 646 people in 2026, up about 18% from 548 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Uchbahal in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Uchbahal in Balangir district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Uchbahal?

Bharat Chhatria is the sarpanch of Uchbahal gram panchayat, Balangir block. See the sarpanch list of Balangir block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)