Gidhmal

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SUSHILA MEHER

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LGD code: 421000
Pincode: 767026
Population: 530
Households: 116
Literacy rate: 50.9%
Sex ratio: 1078 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 393

Census 2011 · in context

How Gidhmal compares

By population, Gidhmal ranks #84 of 111 villages in Belpara mandal.

Literacy rate

50.9%

+2.6% vs mandal average

Gidhmal: 50.9%
Belpara mandal: 48.3%
Balangir district: 56.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,078

+78 vs mandal average

Gidhmal: 1,078
Belpara mandal: 1,000

Household size

people per home

4.6

+0.5 vs mandal average

Gidhmal: 4.6
Belpara mandal: 4.1

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

Key facts — Gidhmal

LGD code: 421000
Pincode: 767026
Population (Census 2011): 530
Population (projected 2026): 625
Households: 116
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1078
Literacy rate: 50.9%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kandhamal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Boudh
Member of Parliament: Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Saroj Kumar Pradhan
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SUSHILA MEHER
Block / Mandal: Belpara

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

Gidhmal — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

530

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

625

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

116

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

137

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: 530Census 2011
Households: 116Census 2011
Literacy rate: 50.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1078 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6252026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 137

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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Centred on Belpara mandal

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What is the pincode of Gidhmal?

The pincode of Gidhmal, Belpara mandal, Balangir district, Odisha is 767026.

In which district is Gidhmal located?

Gidhmal is a village in Belpara mandal of Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Gidhmal as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Gidhmal village has a population of 530 across 116 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Gidhmal?

The current sarpanch of Gidhmal gram panchayat is SUSHILA MEHER.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gidhmal in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Gidhmal in?

Gidhmal falls under the Boudh assembly constituency (AC #86) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Gidhmal?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Gidhmal village is 50.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Gidhmal?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Gidhmal village is 1078 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Gidhmal?

12 schemes currently match residents of Gidhmal, 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 Gidhmal?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Gidhmal village is 421000.

How big is Gidhmal compared to other villages in Belpara mandal?

Gidhmal ranks 84 of 111 villages in Belpara mandal by Census 2011 population (530 residents).

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Gidhmal — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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Who is the sarpanch of Gidhmal?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gidhmal in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Gidhmal in?

What is the literacy rate in Gidhmal?

What is the sex ratio in Gidhmal?

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How big is Gidhmal compared to other villages in Belpara mandal?

Gidhmal on the map

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Religion

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Gidhmal

What is the pincode of Gidhmal?

In which district is Gidhmal located?

What is the population of Gidhmal as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Gidhmal?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gidhmal in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Gidhmal in?

What is the literacy rate in Gidhmal?

What is the sex ratio in Gidhmal?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Gidhmal?

What is the LGD code of Gidhmal?

How big is Gidhmal compared to other villages in Belpara mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Gidhmal — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Odisha Plans For Dedicated TV Channel To Promote Jagannath Culture

Odisha Government Notifies City Gas Distribution Policy, 2026

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