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SASHMITA BHOI

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LGD code: 383292
Pincode: 768109
Population: 129
Households: 27
Literacy rate: 45.7%
Sex ratio: 925 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 67

Census 2011 · in context

How Argan compares

By population, Argan ranks #183 of 285 villages in Reamal mandal.

Literacy rate

45.7%

−16.9% vs mandal average

Argan: 45.7%
Reamal mandal: 62.6%
Deogarh district: 63.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

925

−61 vs mandal average

Argan: 925
Reamal mandal: 986

Household size

people per home

4.8

+0.5 vs mandal average

Argan: 4.8
Reamal mandal: 4.3

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

Key facts — Argan

LGD code: 383292
Pincode: 768109
Population (Census 2011): 129
Population (projected 2026): 152
Households: 27
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 925
Literacy rate: 45.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kandhamal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Phulbani
Member of Parliament: Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Uma Charan Mallick
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SASHMITA BHOI
Block / Mandal: Reamal

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 Deogarh district level

Then & Now

Argan — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

129

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

152

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.5%

Households · 2026

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: 129Census 2011
Households: 27Census 2011
Literacy rate: 45.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 925 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1522026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 32

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

The pincode of Argan, Reamal mandal, Deogarh district, Odisha is 768109.

In which district is Argan located?

Argan is a village in Reamal mandal of Deogarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Argan as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Argan village has a population of 129 across 27 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Argan?

The current sarpanch of Argan gram panchayat is SASHMITA BHOI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Argan in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Argan in?

Argan falls under the Phulbani assembly constituency (AC #84) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Argan?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Argan village is 45.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Argan?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Argan village is 925 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Argan?

12 schemes currently match residents of Argan, 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 Argan?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Argan village is 383292.

How big is Argan compared to other villages in Reamal mandal?

Argan ranks 183 of 285 villages in Reamal mandal by Census 2011 population (129 residents).

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What is the population of Argan as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Argan?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Argan in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Argan in?

What is the literacy rate in Argan?

What is the sex ratio in Argan?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Argan?

What is the LGD code of Argan?

How big is Argan compared to other villages in Reamal mandal?

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Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

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People often ask about Argan

What is the pincode of Argan?

In which district is Argan located?

What is the population of Argan as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Argan?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Argan in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Argan in?

What is the literacy rate in Argan?

What is the sex ratio in Argan?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Argan?

What is the LGD code of Argan?

How big is Argan compared to other villages in Reamal mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Argan — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Odisha Plans For Dedicated TV Channel To Promote Jagannath Culture

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