Palki village, Lanjigarh block | Pincode 766100

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

DANARDEI MAJHI

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LGD code: 422906
Pincode: 766100
Post office: Narla
Population: 215
Households: 47
Literacy rate: 11.2%
Sex ratio: 853 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 137

Census 2011 · in context

How Palki compares

By population, Palki ranks #99 of 327 villages in Lanjigarh mandal.

Literacy rate

11.2%

−26.4% vs mandal average

Palki: 11.2%
Lanjigarh mandal: 37.6%
Kalahandi district: 50.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

853

−166 vs mandal average

Palki: 853
Lanjigarh mandal: 1,019

Household size

people per home

4.6

+0.4 vs mandal average

Palki: 4.6
Lanjigarh mandal: 4.2

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

Palki at a glance

Palki is a village of 215 people in 47 households (Census 2011) in Lanjigarh block, Kalahandi district, Odisha, the 99th-largest of 327 villages in Lanjigarh block. Literacy is 11%, 26 points below the block average of 38% and the sex ratio is 853 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 766100, served by Narla post office; the LGD village code is 422906. The sarpanch is DANARDEI MAJHI. The population is estimated at 253 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Palki · this village	215	11%	—
Bhurtigarh · Narala	439	34%	—
Merdikupa · Lanjigarh	373	35%	—
Shikharguda · Lanjigarh	278	16%	—
Pushamundi · Narala	160	26%	—
Khaichuan · Lanjigarh	124	8%	—
Sirigaon · Narala	116	44%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Palki

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: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: BHAWANIPATNA
Distance to nearest town (km): 25
Distance to district HQ (km): 58
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 45
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Bhurtigarh
Total area (ha): 134
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 4.05

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

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Key facts — Palki

LGD code: 422906
Pincode: 766100
Post office: Narla
Population (Census 2011): 215
Population (projected 2026): 253
Households: 47
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 853
Literacy rate: 11.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gunupur
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: DANARDEI 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

Palki — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

215

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Population · 2026

253

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.0%

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: 215Census 2011
Households: 47Census 2011
Literacy rate: 11.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 853 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2532026 proj. · +17.7% vs 2011
Est. households: 552026 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 often ask about Palki

What is the pincode of Palki?

The pincode of Palki, Lanjigarh block, Kalahandi district, Odisha is 766100. The post office is Narla.

Which post office delivers to Palki?

Mail for Palki is delivered through Narla post office, pincode 766100, in Lanjigarh block, Kalahandi district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Palki located?

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

What is the population of Palki as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Palki village has a population of 215 across 47 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Palki?

The current sarpanch of Palki gram panchayat is DANARDEI MAJHI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Palki in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Palki in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Palki?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Palki village is 11.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Palki?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Palki village is 853 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Palki?

12 schemes currently match residents of Palki, 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 Palki?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Palki village is 422906.

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

Palki ranks 99 of 327 villages in Lanjigarh block by Census 2011 population (215 residents).

Who is the MP for Palki?

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

What is the population of Palki in 2026?

Palki is estimated at 253 people in 2026, up about 18% from 215 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

Who is the sarpanch of Palki?

DANARDEI MAJHI is the sarpanch of Palki 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, 2026-09-15
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