Palikanta village, Ersama mandal, Jagatsinghapur | Pincode 754139

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Rasmita Swain

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LGD code: 397346
Pincode: 754139
Population: 601
Households: 157
Literacy rate: 75.5%
Sex ratio: 951 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 358

Census 2011 · in context

How Palikanta compares

By population, Palikanta ranks #60 of 174 villages in Ersama mandal.

Literacy rate

75.5%

Same as the mandal average

Palikanta: 75.5%
Ersama mandal: 75.5%
Jagatsinghapur district: 78.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

951

−41 vs mandal average

Palikanta: 951
Ersama mandal: 992

Household size

people per home

3.8

−0.5 vs mandal average

Palikanta: 3.8
Ersama mandal: 4.3

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

Key facts — Palikanta

LGD code: 397346
Pincode: 754139
Population (Census 2011): 601
Population (projected 2026): 709
Households: 157
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 951
Literacy rate: 75.5%
Lok Sabha constituency: Aska
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Surada
Member of Parliament: Anita Subhadarshini
Member of Legislative Assembly: Nilamani Bisoyi
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Rasmita Swain
Block / Mandal: Ersama

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 Jagatsinghapur district level

Then & Now

Palikanta — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

601

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

709

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

157

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

185

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: 601Census 2011
Households: 157Census 2011
Literacy rate: 75.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 951 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7092026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 1852026 projection
Active job cards: 82,413MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 21,746MGNREGA · 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: 843NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 86.3%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 60.1%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 59.8%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 · Jagatsinghapur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Jagatsinghapur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Jagatsinghapur 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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What is the pincode of Palikanta?

The pincode of Palikanta, Ersama mandal, Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha is 754139.

In which district is Palikanta located?

Palikanta is a village in Ersama mandal of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Palikanta as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Palikanta village has a population of 601 across 157 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Palikanta?

The current sarpanch of Palikanta gram panchayat is Rasmita Swain.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Palikanta in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Palikanta in?

Palikanta falls under the Surada assembly constituency (AC #129) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Palikanta?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Palikanta village is 75.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Palikanta?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Palikanta village is 951 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Palikanta?

The nearest health facility to Palikanta is Government Hospital (~1.9 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Palikanta?

12 schemes currently match residents of Palikanta, 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 Palikanta?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Palikanta village is 397346.

How big is Palikanta compared to other villages in Ersama mandal?

Palikanta ranks 60 of 174 villages in Ersama mandal by Census 2011 population (601 residents).

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How big is Palikanta compared to other villages in Ersama mandal?

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Healthcare

Latest posts

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Notable persons of Palikanta

Open jobs in Palikanta

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 Palikanta

What is the pincode of Palikanta?

In which district is Palikanta located?

What is the population of Palikanta as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Palikanta?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Palikanta in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Palikanta in?

What is the literacy rate in Palikanta?

What is the sex ratio in Palikanta?

What is the nearest health centre to Palikanta?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Palikanta?

What is the LGD code of Palikanta?

How big is Palikanta compared to other villages in Ersama mandal?