Gahangu village, Asika block | Pincode 761123

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LGD code: 410732
Pincode: 761123
Post office: Gangapur (Ganjam)
Population: 2,804
Households: 602
Literacy rate: 66.9%
Sex ratio: 1036 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,700

Census 2011 · in context

How Gahangu compares

By population, Gahangu ranks #12 of 107 villages in Asika mandal.

Literacy rate

66.9%

+1.1% vs mandal average

Gahangu: 66.9%
Asika mandal: 65.8%
Ganjam district: 62.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,036

+33 vs mandal average

Gahangu: 1,036
Asika mandal: 1,003

Household size

people per home

4.7

−0.1 vs mandal average

Gahangu: 4.7
Asika mandal: 4.8

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

Gahangu at a glance

Gahangu is a village of 2,804 people in 602 households (Census 2011) in Asika block, Ganjam district, Odisha, the 12th-largest of 107 villages in Asika block. Literacy is 67%, 1 points above the block average of 66% and the sex ratio is 1,036 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 761123, served by Gangapur (Ganjam) post office; the LGD village code is 410732. The village votes in Aska assembly constituency, represented by MLA Saroj Kumar Padhi. The population is estimated at 3,306 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Gahangu · this village	2,804	67%	—
Danchandanpedhi · Asika	766	77%	—
Phappalapur · Asika	633	69%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Gahangu

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 16
Power hours (winter): 18
Primary school: 3
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 1
Veterinary hospital: 1
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: ASIKA
Distance to nearest town (km): 20
Distance to district HQ (km): 82
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 20
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Gahangu
Total area (ha): 303
Irrigated area (ha): 240.21
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Gahangu

LGD code: 410732
Pincode: 761123
Post office: Gangapur (Ganjam)
Population (Census 2011): 2,804
Population (projected 2026): 3,306
Households: 602
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1036
Literacy rate: 66.9%
Lok Sabha constituency: Aska
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Aska
Member of Parliament: Anita Subhadarshini
Member of Legislative Assembly: Saroj Kumar Padhi
Block / Mandal: Asika

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 Ganjam district level

Then & Now

Gahangu — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,804

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,306

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

602

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

710

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: 2,804Census 2011
Households: 602Census 2011
Literacy rate: 66.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1036 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,3062026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 7102026 projection
Active job cards: 4,05,970MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,29,227MGNREGA · 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: 855NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 71.9%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.3%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 72.9%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 56.7%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 · Ganjam district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Ganjam district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Ganjam 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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Rahul Gandhi Likely to Visit Odisha in October;Panchayat election ahead(!) |

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Odisha Begins Voter List Preparation For 2027 Panchayat, Municipal Elections

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Rahul Gandhi Likely to Visit Odisha in October;Panchayat election ahead(!) |
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What is the pincode of Gahangu?

The pincode of Gahangu, Asika block, Ganjam district, Odisha is 761123. The post office is Gangapur (Ganjam).

Which post office delivers to Gahangu?

Mail for Gahangu is delivered through Gangapur (Ganjam) post office, pincode 761123, in Asika block, Ganjam district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Gahangu located?

Gahangu is a village in Asika block of Ganjam district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Gahangu as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Gahangu village has a population of 2,804 across 602 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gahangu in?

Gahangu falls under the Aska Lok Sabha constituency (PC #19) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Gahangu in?

Gahangu falls under the Aska assembly constituency (AC #128) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Gahangu?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Gahangu village is 66.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Gahangu?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Gahangu village is 1036 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Gahangu?

12 schemes currently match residents of Gahangu, 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 Gahangu?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Gahangu village is 410732.

How big is Gahangu compared to other villages in Asika block?

Gahangu ranks 12 of 107 villages in Asika block by Census 2011 population (2,804 residents).

Who is the MLA of Gahangu?

Gahangu falls under Aska assembly constituency (AC 128). The sitting MLA is Saroj Kumar Padhi (BJP).

Who is the MP for Gahangu?

Gahangu is in Aska Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Anita Subhadarshini (BJP).

What is the population of Gahangu in 2026?

Gahangu is estimated at 3,306 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,804 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Gahangu in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Gahangu in Ganjam district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-16
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)