Rafakhala

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Linakhee Nayak

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LGD code: 419872
Pincode: 767020
Population: 744
Households: 198
Literacy rate: 59.3%
Sex ratio: 973 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 326

Census 2011 · in context

How Rafakhala compares

By population, Rafakhala ranks #85 of 186 villages in Loisinga mandal.

Literacy rate

59.3%

−2.1% vs mandal average

Rafakhala: 59.3%
Loisinga mandal: 61.4%
Balangir district: 56.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

973

−10 vs mandal average

Rafakhala: 973
Loisinga mandal: 983

Household size

people per home

3.8

−0.1 vs mandal average

Rafakhala: 3.8
Loisinga mandal: 3.9

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

Key facts — Rafakhala

LGD code: 419872
Pincode: 767020
Population (Census 2011): 744
Population (projected 2026): 877
Households: 198
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 973
Literacy rate: 59.3%
Lok Sabha constituency: Bolangir
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bolangir
Member of Parliament: Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Linakhee Nayak
Block / Mandal: Loisinga
Nearest PHC: Dr. Bishwajit Das (9.8 km)
Nearest post office: Head Post Office (11.0 km)
Nearest bank: State Bank of India (10.8 km)
Nearest railway station: Balangir Junction (10.9 km)

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

Rafakhala — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

744

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

877

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

198

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Households · 2026

233

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: 744Census 2011
Households: 198Census 2011
Literacy rate: 59.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 973 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 8772026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 233

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

Rafakhala on the map

Centred on Loisinga mandal

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Notable places near Rafakhala · Loisinga mandal area

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26 places mapped

PHC· 11
Hospital· 10
Railway· 2
Bank· 1
Post office· 1
Temple· 1

Religion

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Temple
Samalai Mandir
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Healthcare

Hospital
Police Hospital
📍 9.7 km awayOSM

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What is the pincode of Rafakhala?

The pincode of Rafakhala, Loisinga mandal, Balangir district, Odisha is 767020.

In which district is Rafakhala located?

Rafakhala is a village in Loisinga mandal of Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Rafakhala as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Rafakhala village has a population of 744 across 198 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Rafakhala?

The current sarpanch of Rafakhala gram panchayat is Linakhee Nayak.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Rafakhala in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Rafakhala in?

Rafakhala falls under the Bolangir assembly constituency (AC #68) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Rafakhala?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Rafakhala village is 59.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Rafakhala?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Rafakhala village is 973 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Rafakhala?

The nearest health facility to Rafakhala is Police Hospital (~9.7 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Rafakhala?

The nearest railway station to Rafakhala is Balangir Junction (~10.9 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Rafakhala?

12 schemes currently match residents of Rafakhala, 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 Rafakhala?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Rafakhala village is 419872.

How big is Rafakhala compared to other villages in Loisinga mandal?

Rafakhala ranks 85 of 186 villages in Loisinga mandal by Census 2011 population (744 residents).

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Key facts — Rafakhala

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Rafakhala — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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What is the pincode of Rafakhala?

In which district is Rafakhala located?

What is the population of Rafakhala as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Rafakhala?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Rafakhala in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Rafakhala in?

What is the literacy rate in Rafakhala?

What is the sex ratio in Rafakhala?

What is the nearest health centre to Rafakhala?

What is the nearest railway station to Rafakhala?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Rafakhala?

What is the LGD code of Rafakhala?

How big is Rafakhala compared to other villages in Loisinga mandal?

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 Rafakhala

What is the pincode of Rafakhala?

In which district is Rafakhala located?

What is the population of Rafakhala as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Rafakhala?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Rafakhala in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Rafakhala in?

What is the literacy rate in Rafakhala?

What is the sex ratio in Rafakhala?

What is the nearest health centre to Rafakhala?

What is the nearest railway station to Rafakhala?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Rafakhala?

What is the LGD code of Rafakhala?

How big is Rafakhala compared to other villages in Loisinga mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Rafakhala — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Rafakhala on the map

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Religion

Healthcare

Latest posts

Odisha Plans For Dedicated TV Channel To Promote Jagannath Culture

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