Kadam village, Sadar block | Pincode 766002

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

HARIPRIYA MAJHI

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LGD code: 423362
Pincode: 766002
Post office: Bhawanipatna G.Chowk
Population: 118
Households: 32
Literacy rate: 33.9%
Sex ratio: 1185 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 56
Distance to district centre: 142 km
Distance to mandal centre: 99 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 385 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 456 km
Nearest railway station: Paliba · 11 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: ECHS Poly Clinic · 21 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Kadam compares

By population, Kadam ranks #201 of 283 villages in Sadar mandal.

Literacy rate

33.9%

−15.0% vs mandal average

Kadam: 33.9%
Sadar mandal: 48.9%
Kalahandi district: 50.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,185

+184 vs mandal average

Kadam: 1,185
Sadar mandal: 1,001

Household size

people per home

3.7

−0.3 vs mandal average

Kadam: 3.7
Sadar mandal: 4.0

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

Kadam at a glance

Kadam is a village of 118 people in 32 households (Census 2011) in Sadar block, Kalahandi district, Odisha, the 201st-largest of 283 villages in Sadar block. Literacy is 34%, 15 points below the block average of 49% and the sex ratio is 1,185 women per 1,000 men. It lies 142 km from the Kalahandi district centre, 11 km from Paliba railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 766002, served by Bhawanipatna G.Chowk post office; the LGD village code is 423362. The nearest hospital or health centre is ECHS Poly Clinic, 21 km away. The sarpanch is HARIPRIYA MAJHI. The population is estimated at 139 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kadam · this village	118	34%	—
Kadam · Machh Kund	405	39%	0 km N
Kadam · Sadar	0	—	0 km N
Kodrimaliput · Machh Kund	—	—	1.8 km S
Limaput · Machh Kund	113	36%	2 km NW
Charaguda · Nandapur	141	32%	2.7 km N
Kana · Machh Kund	432	56%	3.2 km SW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Kadam

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Primary school: 1
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): 10
Distance to district HQ (km): 65
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 25
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Gunduri
Total area (ha): 59
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Kadam

LGD code: 423362
Pincode: 766002
Post office: Bhawanipatna G.Chowk
Population (Census 2011): 118
Population (projected 2026): 139
Households: 32
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1185
Literacy rate: 33.9%
Coordinates: 18.64846°N, 82.59078°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Rayagada
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: HARIPRIYA MAJHI
Block / Mandal: Sadar

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

Kadam — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

118

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

139

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.8%

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: 118Census 2011
Households: 32Census 2011
Literacy rate: 33.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1185 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1392026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 382026 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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Getting there

How to reach Kadam

Mandal centre

Sadar · ≈ 99 km

≈ 3 h 24 min by car · 4 h 2 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Kalahandi · ≈ 142 km

≈ 4 h 51 min by car · 5 h 45 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar385 kmcapital
Hyderabad456 km
Chennai667 km
Kolkata742 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationPaliba11 km
Bus stopLamtaput Bus Stop3 km
Hospital / PHCECHS Poly Clinic21 km
ATM / bankAxis Bank22 km
Police stationKoraput police station22 km

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People often ask about Kadam

What is the pincode of Kadam?

The pincode of Kadam, Sadar block, Kalahandi district, Odisha is 766002. The post office is Bhawanipatna G.Chowk.

Which post office delivers to Kadam?

Mail for Kadam is delivered through Bhawanipatna G.Chowk post office, pincode 766002, in Sadar block, Kalahandi district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kadam located?

Kadam is a village in Sadar block of Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Kadam as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kadam village has a population of 118 across 32 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Kadam?

The current sarpanch of Kadam gram panchayat is HARIPRIYA MAJHI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kadam in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kadam in?

Kadam falls under the Rayagada assembly constituency (AC #140) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Kadam?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kadam village is 33.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Kadam?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kadam village is 1185 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kadam?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kadam, 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 Kadam from Kalahandi district centre?

Kadam is approximately 142 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 Kadam?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kadam village is 423362.

How big is Kadam compared to other villages in Sadar block?

Kadam ranks 201 of 283 villages in Sadar block by Census 2011 population (118 residents).

How far is Kadam from Bhubaneswar?

Kadam is about 385 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 501 km.

How far is Kadam from Hyderabad?

Kadam is about 456 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 593 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Kadam?

Paliba is the nearest railway station to Kadam, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Kadam?

Lamtaput Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Kadam, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kadam?

ECHS Poly Clinic is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kadam, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Kadam?

Axis Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Kadam, about 22 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 28 km.

Who is the MP for Kadam?

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

What is the population of Kadam in 2026?

Kadam is estimated at 139 people in 2026, up about 18% from 118 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

Who is the sarpanch of Kadam?

HARIPRIYA MAJHI is the sarpanch of Kadam gram panchayat, Sadar block. See the sarpanch list of Sadar 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
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)