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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Jaya Shree Palei

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LGD code: 394978
Pincode: 756124
Population: 4,453
Households: 928
Literacy rate: 80.4%
Sex ratio: 994 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,484

Census 2011 · in context

How Ertal compares

Literacy rate

80.4%

+11.5% vs mandal average

Ertal: 80.4%
Basudebpur mandal: 68.9%
Bhadrak district: 72.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

994

−14 vs mandal average

Ertal: 994
Basudebpur mandal: 1,008

Household size

people per home

4.8

+0.1 vs mandal average

Ertal: 4.8
Basudebpur mandal: 4.7

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

Key facts — Ertal

LGD code: 394978
Pincode: 756124
Population (Census 2011): 4,453
Population (projected 2026): 5,250
Households: 928
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 994
Literacy rate: 80.4%
Lok Sabha constituency: Cuttack
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Khandapada
Member of Parliament: Bhartruhari Mahtab
Member of Legislative Assembly: Dusmanta Kumar Swain
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Jaya Shree Palei
Block / Mandal: Basudebpur

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 Bhadrak district level

Then & Now

Ertal — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

4,453

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

5,250

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

928

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,094

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: 4,453Census 2011
Households: 928Census 2011
Literacy rate: 80.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 994 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5,2502026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,094

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 · Bhadrak district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Bhadrak district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Bhadrak 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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What is the pincode of Ertal?

The pincode of Ertal, Basudebpur mandal, Bhadrak district, Odisha is 756124.

In which district is Ertal located?

Ertal is a village in Basudebpur mandal of Bhadrak district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Ertal as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Ertal village has a population of 4,453 across 928 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Ertal?

The current sarpanch of Ertal gram panchayat is Jaya Shree Palei.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Ertal in?

Ertal falls under the Cuttack Lok Sabha constituency (PC #14) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Ertal in?

Ertal falls under the Khandapada assembly constituency (AC #120) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Ertal?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Ertal village is 80.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Ertal?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Ertal village is 994 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Ertal?

12 schemes currently match residents of Ertal, 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 Ertal?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Ertal village is 394978.

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How Ertal compares

Key facts — Ertal

Population, education, health & sanitation

Ertal — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Ertal on the map

Latest posts

Odisha Plans For Dedicated TV Channel To Promote Jagannath Culture

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What is the pincode of Ertal?

In which district is Ertal located?

What is the population of Ertal as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Ertal?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Ertal in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Ertal in?

What is the literacy rate in Ertal?

What is the sex ratio in Ertal?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Ertal?

What is the LGD code of Ertal?

Ertal on the map

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 Ertal

What is the pincode of Ertal?

In which district is Ertal located?

What is the population of Ertal as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Ertal?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Ertal in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Ertal in?

What is the literacy rate in Ertal?

What is the sex ratio in Ertal?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Ertal?

What is the LGD code of Ertal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Ertal — 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

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

Notable persons of Ertal

Open jobs in Ertal