Petakhala

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Babuli Patamajhi

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LGD code: 413485
Pincode: 761217
Population: 245
Households: 50
Literacy rate: 22.9%
Sex ratio: 976 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 136

Census 2011 · in context

How Petakhala compares

By population, Petakhala ranks #45 of 132 villages in Adava mandal.

Literacy rate

22.9%

−19.4% vs mandal average

Petakhala: 22.9%
Adava mandal: 42.3%
Gajapati district: 45.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

976

−70 vs mandal average

Petakhala: 976
Adava mandal: 1,046

Household size

people per home

4.9

+0.1 vs mandal average

Petakhala: 4.9
Adava mandal: 4.8

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

Key facts — Petakhala

LGD code: 413485
Pincode: 761217
Population (Census 2011): 245
Population (projected 2026): 289
Households: 50
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 976
Literacy rate: 22.9%
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gunupur
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Babuli Patamajhi
Block / Mandal: Adava

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 Gajapati district level

Then & Now

Petakhala — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

245

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

289

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

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: 245Census 2011
Households: 50Census 2011
Literacy rate: 22.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 976 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2892026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 592026 projection
Active job cards: 93,072MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 57,080MGNREGA · 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: 999NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 50.5%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 94.1%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 58.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 97.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 66.1%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 · Gajapati district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Gajapati district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Gajapati 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 Petakhala?

The pincode of Petakhala, Adava mandal, Gajapati district, Odisha is 761217.

In which district is Petakhala located?

Petakhala is a village in Adava mandal of Gajapati district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Petakhala as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Petakhala village has a population of 245 across 50 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Petakhala?

The current sarpanch of Petakhala gram panchayat is Babuli Patamajhi.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Petakhala in?

Petakhala falls under the Koraput Lok Sabha constituency (PC #21) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Petakhala in?

Petakhala falls under the Gunupur assembly constituency (AC #138) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Petakhala?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Petakhala village is 22.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Petakhala?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Petakhala village is 976 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Petakhala?

12 schemes currently match residents of Petakhala, 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 Petakhala?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Petakhala village is 413485.

How big is Petakhala compared to other villages in Adava mandal?

Petakhala ranks 45 of 132 villages in Adava mandal by Census 2011 population (245 residents).

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How Petakhala compares

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Population, education, health & sanitation

Petakhala — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Petakhala on the map

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People often ask about Petakhala

What is the pincode of Petakhala?

In which district is Petakhala located?

What is the population of Petakhala as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Petakhala?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Petakhala in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Petakhala in?

What is the literacy rate in Petakhala?

What is the sex ratio in Petakhala?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Petakhala?

What is the LGD code of Petakhala?

How big is Petakhala compared to other villages in Adava mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Petakhala — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Petakhala on the map

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 Petakhala

Open jobs in Petakhala

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 Petakhala

What is the pincode of Petakhala?

In which district is Petakhala located?

What is the population of Petakhala as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Petakhala?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Petakhala in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Petakhala in?

What is the literacy rate in Petakhala?

What is the sex ratio in Petakhala?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Petakhala?

What is the LGD code of Petakhala?

How big is Petakhala compared to other villages in Adava mandal?