Karnamunda village, Lanjigarh block | Pincode 766027

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

JANANI MAJHI

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LGD code: 423086
Pincode: 766027
Post office: Lanjigarh
Population: 114
Households: 24
Literacy rate: 49.1%
Sex ratio: 900 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 36

Census 2011 · in context

How Karnamunda compares

By population, Karnamunda ranks #172 of 327 villages in Lanjigarh mandal.

Literacy rate

49.1%

+11.5% vs mandal average

Karnamunda: 49.1%
Lanjigarh mandal: 37.6%
Kalahandi district: 50.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

900

−119 vs mandal average

Karnamunda: 900
Lanjigarh mandal: 1,019

Household size

people per home

4.8

+0.6 vs mandal average

Karnamunda: 4.8
Lanjigarh mandal: 4.2

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

Karnamunda at a glance

Karnamunda is a village of 114 people in 24 households (Census 2011) in Lanjigarh block, Kalahandi district, Odisha, the 172nd-largest of 327 villages in Lanjigarh block. Literacy is 49%, 12 points above the block average of 38% and the sex ratio is 900 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 766027, served by Lanjigarh post office; the LGD village code is 423086. The sarpanch is JANANI MAJHI. The population is estimated at 134 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Karnamunda · this village	114	49%	—
Kalakupa · Lanjigarh	500	37%	—
Phuker · Lanjigarh	391	19%	—
Baterpada · Lanjigarh	349	12%	—
Kenduguda · Lanjigarh	306	21%	—
Bijepur · Lanjigarh	258	33%	—
Chachagan · Lanjigarh	234	3%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Karnamunda

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Primary school: 0
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: BHAWANIPATNA
Distance to nearest town (km): 53
Distance to district HQ (km): 53
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 53
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Bijepur
Total area (ha): 111
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 58.69

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

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Key facts — Karnamunda

LGD code: 423086
Pincode: 766027
Post office: Lanjigarh
Population (Census 2011): 114
Population (projected 2026): 134
Households: 24
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 900
Literacy rate: 49.1%
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gunupur
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: JANANI MAJHI
Block / Mandal: Lanjigarh

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

Karnamunda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

114

Census 2011 baseline

+17.5%

Population · 2026

134

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+16.7%

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: 114Census 2011
Households: 24Census 2011
Literacy rate: 49.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 900 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1342026 proj. · +17.5% vs 2011
Est. households: 282026 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.

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People in Odisha’s Babojola Village Sweep Streets 3 Times a Day & Fine Those Who Litter

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Odisha Panchayat Election 2027 | Ground Report From Binjharpur, Jajpur

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People in Odisha’s Babojola Village Sweep Streets 3 Times a Day & Fine Those Who Litter
The Better India8h ago
Odisha Panchayat Election 2027 | Ground Report From Binjharpur, Jajpur
Kanak News Odisha3 days ago
Odisha rejects premature release plea of Hindutva man Dara Singh in Graham Staines murder case
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Five minors among nine deaths by drowning in a day across Odisha
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Quick answers

People often ask about Karnamunda

What is the pincode of Karnamunda?

The pincode of Karnamunda, Lanjigarh block, Kalahandi district, Odisha is 766027. The post office is Lanjigarh.

Which post office delivers to Karnamunda?

Mail for Karnamunda is delivered through Lanjigarh post office, pincode 766027, in Lanjigarh block, Kalahandi district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Karnamunda located?

Karnamunda is a village in Lanjigarh block of Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Karnamunda as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Karnamunda village has a population of 114 across 24 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Karnamunda?

The current sarpanch of Karnamunda gram panchayat is JANANI MAJHI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Karnamunda in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Karnamunda in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Karnamunda?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Karnamunda village is 49.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Karnamunda?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Karnamunda village is 900 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Karnamunda?

12 schemes currently match residents of Karnamunda, 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 Karnamunda?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Karnamunda village is 423086.

How big is Karnamunda compared to other villages in Lanjigarh block?

Karnamunda ranks 172 of 327 villages in Lanjigarh block by Census 2011 population (114 residents).

Who is the MP for Karnamunda?

Karnamunda is in Koraput Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka (INC).

What is the population of Karnamunda in 2026?

Karnamunda is estimated at 134 people in 2026, up about 18% from 114 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Karnamunda 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; Karnamunda in Kalahandi district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Karnamunda?

JANANI MAJHI is the sarpanch of Karnamunda gram panchayat, Lanjigarh block. See the sarpanch list of Lanjigarh block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-21
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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