Palbiri village, Lanjigarh block | Pincode 766027

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

LAXMI MAJHI

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LGD code: 423059
Pincode: 766027
Post office: Lanjigarh
Population: 23
Households: 6
Literacy rate: 17.4%
Sex ratio: 769 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 9
Distance to district centre: 49 km
Distance to mandal centre: 5 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 236 km
Distance to Kolkata: 589 km
Nearest railway station: Sansartali · 25 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Christian Hospital,Bissamcuttack · 22 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Palbiri compares

By population, Palbiri ranks #276 of 327 villages in Lanjigarh mandal.

Literacy rate

17.4%

−20.2% vs mandal average

Palbiri: 17.4%
Lanjigarh mandal: 37.6%
Kalahandi district: 50.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

769

−250 vs mandal average

Palbiri: 769
Lanjigarh mandal: 1,019

Household size

people per home

3.8

−0.4 vs mandal average

Palbiri: 3.8
Lanjigarh mandal: 4.2

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

Palbiri at a glance

Palbiri is a village of 23 people in 6 households (Census 2011) in Lanjigarh block, Kalahandi district, Odisha, the 276th-largest of 327 villages in Lanjigarh block. Literacy is 17%, 20 points below the block average of 38% and the sex ratio is 769 women per 1,000 men. It lies 49 km from the Kalahandi district centre, 25 km from Sansartali railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 766027, served by Lanjigarh post office; the LGD village code is 423059. The nearest hospital or health centre is Christian Hospital,Bissamcuttack, 22 km away. The sarpanch is LAXMI MAJHI. The population is estimated at 27 in 2026, up 17% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Palbiri · this village	23	17%	—
Dangari · Lanjigarh	422	38%	0 km N
Daberi · Chandrapur	313	12%	0 km N
Lamer · Lanjigarh	26	23%	0 km N
Aner · Lanjigarh	0	—	0 km N
Tapirikupuda · Chandrapur	241	26%	3.4 km E
Bandakhal · Lanjigarh	108	4%	3.7 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Palbiri

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: No
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: BHAWANIPATNA
Distance to nearest town (km): 70
Distance to district HQ (km): 70
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 70
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Bijepur
Total area (ha): 120
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0.41

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

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Key facts — Palbiri

LGD code: 423059
Pincode: 766027
Post office: Lanjigarh
Population (Census 2011): 23
Population (projected 2026): 27
Households: 6
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 769
Literacy rate: 17.4%
Coordinates: 19.53437°N, 83.71474°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gunupur
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: LAXMI 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

Palbiri — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.4%

Population · 2026

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: 23Census 2011
Households: 6Census 2011
Literacy rate: 17.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 769 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 272026 proj. · +17.4% vs 2011
Est. households: 72026 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

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Getting there

How to reach Palbiri

Mandal centre

Lanjigarh · ≈ 4.7 km

≈ 10 min by car · 11 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Kalahandi · ≈ 49 km

≈ 1 h 41 min by car · 2 h by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar236 kmcapital
Kolkata589 km
Hyderabad601 km
Chennai806 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationSansartali25 km
Hospital / PHCChristian Hospital,Bissamcuttack22 km
CollegeRayagada Institute of Technology and Management55 km
Police stationl. police station49 km

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September 2026

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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

Reported by Deccan Chronicle.

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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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People often ask about Palbiri

What is the pincode of Palbiri?

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

Which post office delivers to Palbiri?

Mail for Palbiri 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 Palbiri located?

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

What is the population of Palbiri as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Palbiri village has a population of 23 across 6 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Palbiri?

The current sarpanch of Palbiri gram panchayat is LAXMI MAJHI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Palbiri in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Palbiri in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Palbiri?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Palbiri village is 17.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Palbiri?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Palbiri village is 769 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Palbiri?

12 schemes currently match residents of Palbiri, 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.

How far is Palbiri from Kalahandi district centre?

Palbiri is approximately 49 km (straight-line) from the centre of Kalahandi district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Palbiri?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Palbiri village is 423059.

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

Palbiri ranks 276 of 327 villages in Lanjigarh block by Census 2011 population (23 residents).

How far is Palbiri from Bhubaneswar?

Palbiri is about 236 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 307 km.

How far is Palbiri from Kolkata?

Palbiri is about 589 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 766 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Palbiri?

Sansartali is the nearest railway station to Palbiri, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 32 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Palbiri?

Christian Hospital,Bissamcuttack is the nearest hospital or health centre to Palbiri, about 22 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 28 km.

Who is the MP for Palbiri?

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

What is the population of Palbiri in 2026?

Palbiri is estimated at 27 people in 2026, up about 17% from 23 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

Who is the sarpanch of Palbiri?

LAXMI MAJHI is the sarpanch of Palbiri 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, 2026-09-16
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)