Palam — Kesinga, Kalahandi, Odisha

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

HEM KISHOR NAG

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LGD code: 422283
Pincode: 766101
Population: 2,415
Households: 667
Literacy rate: 54.5%
Sex ratio: 954 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,166

Key facts — Palam

LGD code: 422283
Pincode: 766101
Population (Census 2011): 2,415
Population (projected 2026): 2,847
Households: 667
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 954
Literacy rate: 54.5%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kalahandi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Narla
Member of Parliament: Malvika Devi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Manorama Mohanty
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: HEM KISHOR NAG
Block / Mandal: Kesinga

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 Kalahandi district level

Then & Now

Palam — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,415

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,847

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

667

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

786

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: 2,415Census 2011
Households: 667Census 2011
Literacy rate: 54.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 954 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,8472026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 7862026 projection
Active job cards: 2,20,401MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,30,213MGNREGA · 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: 903NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 63.8%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 64.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 64.2%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 · Kalahandi district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kalahandi district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kalahandi 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

Palam on the map

Centred on Kesinga mandal

~mandal

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Notable places near Palam · Kesinga mandal area

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

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Healthcare

Hospital
Govt Hospital ,Risidha
📍 3.3 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Palam?

The pincode of Palam, Kesinga mandal, Kalahandi district, Odisha is 766101.

In which district is Palam located?

Palam is a village in Kesinga mandal of Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Palam as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Palam village has a population of 2,415 across 667 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Palam?

The current sarpanch of Palam gram panchayat is HEM KISHOR NAG.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Palam in?

Palam falls under the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency (PC #11) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Palam in?

Palam falls under the Narla assembly constituency (AC #81) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Palam?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Palam village is 54.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Palam?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Palam village is 954 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Palam?

The nearest health facility to Palam is Govt Hospital ,Risidha (~3.3 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Palam?

12 schemes currently match residents of Palam, 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 Palam?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Palam village is 422283.

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