Gambhari village, Khaprakhol block | Pincode 767027

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

KULAMANI KUMBHAR

Contact: 76****4984

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LGD code: 420813
Pincode: 767027
Post office: Jogimunda
Population: 2,428
Households: 674
Literacy rate: 49.3%
Sex ratio: 958 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,222

Census 2011 · in context

How Gambhari compares

By population, Gambhari ranks #3 of 126 villages in Khaprakhol mandal.

Literacy rate

49.3%

+0.2% vs mandal average

Gambhari: 49.3%
Khaprakhol mandal: 49.1%
Balangir district: 56.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

958

−66 vs mandal average

Gambhari: 958
Khaprakhol mandal: 1,024

Household size

people per home

3.6

−0.2 vs mandal average

Gambhari: 3.6
Khaprakhol mandal: 3.8

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

Gambhari at a glance

Gambhari is a village of 2,428 people in 674 households (Census 2011) in Khaprakhol block, Balangir district, Odisha, the 3rd-largest of 126 villages in Khaprakhol block. Literacy is 49%, about the same as the block average of 49% and the sex ratio is 958 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 767027, served by Jogimunda post office; the LGD village code is 420813. The sarpanch is KULAMANI KUMBHAR, and the village votes in Sonepur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Niranjan Pujari. The population is estimated at 2,863 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Gambhari · this village	2,428	49%	—
Matikhai · Belpara	1,007	49%	—
Kindrital · Khaprakhol	953	51%	—
Baijalsagar · Khaprakhol	908	43%	—
Karlabahali · Belpara	636	36%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Gambhari

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 13
Power hours (winter): 16
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: PATNAGARH
Distance to nearest town (km): 23
Distance to district HQ (km): 62
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 22
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Gambhari
Total area (ha): 809
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Gambhari

LGD code: 420813
Pincode: 767027
Post office: Jogimunda
Population (Census 2011): 2,428
Population (projected 2026): 2,863
Households: 674
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 958
Literacy rate: 49.3%
Lok Sabha constituency: Bolangir
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Sonepur
Member of Parliament: Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo
Member of Legislative Assembly: Niranjan Pujari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: KULAMANI KUMBHAR
Block / Mandal: Khaprakhol

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

Gambhari — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,428

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,863

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

674

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

795

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: 2,428Census 2011
Households: 674Census 2011
Literacy rate: 49.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 958 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,8632026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 7952026 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.

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September 2026

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Five minors among nine deaths by drowning in a day across Odisha

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Odisha tribal woman’s last rites delayed for two days over alleged religious conversion

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Rahul Gandhi Likely to Visit Odisha in October;Panchayat election ahead(!) |

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Five minors among nine deaths by drowning in a day across Odisha
The New Indian Express9h ago
Odisha tribal woman’s last rites delayed for two days over alleged religious conversion
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Rahul Gandhi Likely to Visit Odisha in October;Panchayat election ahead(!) |
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Odisha Begins Voter List Preparation For 2027 Panchayat, Municipal Elections
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How solar is helping communities in rural Odisha cope with energy poverty
Down To Earth7 days ago

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People often ask about Gambhari

What is the pincode of Gambhari?

The pincode of Gambhari, Khaprakhol block, Balangir district, Odisha is 767027. The post office is Jogimunda.

Which post office delivers to Gambhari?

Mail for Gambhari is delivered through Jogimunda post office, pincode 767027, in Khaprakhol block, Balangir district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Gambhari located?

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

What is the population of Gambhari as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Gambhari village has a population of 2,428 across 674 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Gambhari?

The current sarpanch of Gambhari gram panchayat is KULAMANI KUMBHAR.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gambhari in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Gambhari in?

Gambhari falls under the Sonepur assembly constituency (AC #65) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Gambhari?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Gambhari village is 49.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Gambhari?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Gambhari village is 958 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Gambhari?

12 schemes currently match residents of Gambhari, 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 Gambhari?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Gambhari village is 420813.

How big is Gambhari compared to other villages in Khaprakhol block?

Gambhari ranks 3 of 126 villages in Khaprakhol block by Census 2011 population (2,428 residents).

Who is the MLA of Gambhari?

Gambhari falls under Sonepur assembly constituency (AC 65). The sitting MLA is Niranjan Pujari (BJD).

Who is the MP for Gambhari?

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

What is the population of Gambhari in 2026?

Gambhari is estimated at 2,863 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,428 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Gambhari 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; Gambhari in Balangir district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Gambhari?

KULAMANI KUMBHAR is the sarpanch of Gambhari gram panchayat, Khaprakhol block. See the sarpanch list of Khaprakhol 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
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