Palamaka village, Baliguda mandal, Kandhamal | Pincode 762109

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RANJIT KUMAR MALLICK

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LGD code: 416753
Pincode: 762109
Population: 339
Households: 61
Literacy rate: 49.9%
Sex ratio: 937 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 164

Census 2011 · in context

How Palamaka compares

By population, Palamaka ranks #59 of 328 villages in Baliguda mandal.

Literacy rate

49.9%

+3.4% vs mandal average

Palamaka: 49.9%
Baliguda mandal: 46.5%
Kandhamal district: 54.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

937

−113 vs mandal average

Palamaka: 937
Baliguda mandal: 1,050

Household size

people per home

5.6

+1.2 vs mandal average

Palamaka: 5.6
Baliguda mandal: 4.4

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

Key facts — Palamaka

LGD code: 416753
Pincode: 762109
Population (Census 2011): 339
Population (projected 2026): 400
Households: 61
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 937
Literacy rate: 49.9%
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Rayagada
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: RANJIT KUMAR MALLICK
Block / Mandal: Baliguda

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 Kandhamal district level

Then & Now

Palamaka — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

339

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

400

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

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: 339Census 2011
Households: 61Census 2011
Literacy rate: 49.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 937 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4002026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 722026 projection
Active job cards: 1,50,399MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,25,080MGNREGA · 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: 985NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 70.3%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 52.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 94.0%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 48.9%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 · Kandhamal district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kandhamal district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kandhamal 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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What is the pincode of Palamaka?

The pincode of Palamaka, Baliguda mandal, Kandhamal district, Odisha is 762109.

In which district is Palamaka located?

Palamaka is a village in Baliguda mandal of Kandhamal district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Palamaka as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Palamaka village has a population of 339 across 61 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Palamaka?

The current sarpanch of Palamaka gram panchayat is RANJIT KUMAR MALLICK.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Palamaka in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Palamaka in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Palamaka?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Palamaka village is 49.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Palamaka?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Palamaka village is 937 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Palamaka?

12 schemes currently match residents of Palamaka, 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 Palamaka?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Palamaka village is 416753.

How big is Palamaka compared to other villages in Baliguda mandal?

Palamaka ranks 59 of 328 villages in Baliguda mandal by Census 2011 population (339 residents).

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What is the pincode of Palamaka?

In which district is Palamaka located?

What is the population of Palamaka as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Palamaka?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Palamaka in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Palamaka in?

What is the literacy rate in Palamaka?

What is the sex ratio in Palamaka?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Palamaka?

What is the LGD code of Palamaka?

How big is Palamaka compared to other villages in Baliguda mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Palamaka — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Palamaka on the map

Latest posts

Odisha Plans For Dedicated TV Channel To Promote Jagannath Culture

Odisha Government Notifies City Gas Distribution Policy, 2026

Odisha City Gas Distribution Policy 2026 targets faster PNG networks and CNG stations

Notable persons of Palamaka

Open jobs in Palamaka

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Palamaka

What is the pincode of Palamaka?

In which district is Palamaka located?

What is the population of Palamaka as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Palamaka?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Palamaka in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Palamaka in?

What is the literacy rate in Palamaka?

What is the sex ratio in Palamaka?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Palamaka?

What is the LGD code of Palamaka?

How big is Palamaka compared to other villages in Baliguda mandal?