Handifuta

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

KRISHNA MOHANTY

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LGD code: 402946
Pincode: 759020
Population: 670
Households: 163
Literacy rate: 64.9%
Sex ratio: 841 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 268

Census 2011 · in context

How Handifuta compares

Literacy rate

64.9%

−7.1% vs mandal average

Handifuta: 64.9%
Motunga mandal: 72.0%
Dhenkanal district: 69.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

841

−79 vs mandal average

Handifuta: 841
Motunga mandal: 920

Household size

people per home

4.1

−0.1 vs mandal average

Handifuta: 4.1
Motunga mandal: 4.2

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

Key facts — Handifuta

LGD code: 402946
Pincode: 759020
Population (Census 2011): 670
Population (projected 2026): 790
Households: 163
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 841
Literacy rate: 64.9%
Lok Sabha constituency: Puri
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Ranpur
Member of Parliament: Sambit Patra
Member of Legislative Assembly: Surama Padhy
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: KRISHNA MOHANTY
Block / Mandal: Motunga

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 Dhenkanal district level

Then & Now

Handifuta — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

670

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

790

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

163

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

192

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: 670Census 2011
Households: 163Census 2011
Literacy rate: 64.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 841 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7902026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1922026 projection
Active job cards: 1,57,934MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 52,459MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 895NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 77.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.3%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 58.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 65.9%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 · Dhenkanal district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Dhenkanal district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Dhenkanal 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 Motunga mandal

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What is the pincode of Handifuta?

The pincode of Handifuta, Motunga mandal, Dhenkanal district, Odisha is 759020.

In which district is Handifuta located?

Handifuta is a village in Motunga mandal of Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Handifuta as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Handifuta village has a population of 670 across 163 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Handifuta?

The current sarpanch of Handifuta gram panchayat is KRISHNA MOHANTY.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Handifuta in?

Handifuta falls under the Puri Lok Sabha constituency (PC #17) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Handifuta in?

Handifuta falls under the Ranpur assembly constituency (AC #119) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Handifuta?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Handifuta village is 64.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Handifuta?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Handifuta village is 841 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Handifuta?

The nearest health facility to Handifuta is Dimisara Hospital (~5.3 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Handifuta?

12 schemes currently match residents of Handifuta, 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 Handifuta?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Handifuta village is 402946.

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How Handifuta compares

Key facts — Handifuta

Population, education, health & sanitation

Handifuta — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Handifuta on the map

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Healthcare

Other villages named Handifuta

Latest posts

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Notable persons of Handifuta

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Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

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Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

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People often ask about Handifuta

What is the pincode of Handifuta?

In which district is Handifuta located?

What is the population of Handifuta as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Handifuta?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Handifuta in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Handifuta in?

What is the literacy rate in Handifuta?

What is the sex ratio in Handifuta?

What is the nearest health centre to Handifuta?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Handifuta?

What is the LGD code of Handifuta?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Handifuta — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Handifuta on the map

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Healthcare

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 Handifuta

Open jobs in Handifuta

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 Handifuta

What is the pincode of Handifuta?

In which district is Handifuta located?

What is the population of Handifuta as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Handifuta?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Handifuta in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Handifuta in?

What is the literacy rate in Handifuta?

What is the sex ratio in Handifuta?

What is the nearest health centre to Handifuta?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Handifuta?

What is the LGD code of Handifuta?