Gambharijhola village, Chakapada block | Pincode 762028

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LGD code: 416049
Pincode: 762028
Post office: Chakapada
Population: 53
Households: 13
Literacy rate: 54.7%
Sex ratio: 1038 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 27

Census 2011 · in context

How Gambharijhola compares

By population, Gambharijhola ranks #90 of 128 villages in Chakapada mandal.

Literacy rate

54.7%

−6.0% vs mandal average

Gambharijhola: 54.7%
Chakapada mandal: 60.7%
Kandhamal district: 54.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,038

+10 vs mandal average

Gambharijhola: 1,038
Chakapada mandal: 1,028

Household size

people per home

4.1

+0.3 vs mandal average

Gambharijhola: 4.1
Chakapada mandal: 3.8

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

Gambharijhola at a glance

Gambharijhola is a village of 53 people in 13 households (Census 2011) in Chakapada block, Kandhamal district, Odisha, the 90th-largest of 128 villages in Chakapada block. Literacy is 55%, 6 points below the block average of 61% and the sex ratio is 1,038 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 762028, served by Chakapada post office; the LGD village code is 416049. The village votes in Lanjigarh assembly constituency, represented by MLA Pradip Kumar Dishari. The population is estimated at 62 in 2026, up 17% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Gambharijhola · this village	53	55%	—
Chahali · Chakapada	1,198	48%	—
Rupagan · Chakapada	885	64%	—
Gadragan-Ii · Chakapada	289	62%	—
Nediguda · Chakapada	228	89%	—
Gadragan-I · Chakapada	215	54%	—
Padama-Ii · Chakapada	175	75%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Gambharijhola

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: 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: G. UDAYAGIRI
Distance to nearest town (km): 48
Distance to district HQ (km): 58
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 23
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Chakapad
Total area (ha): 40
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 17.93

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

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Key facts — Gambharijhola

LGD code: 416049
Pincode: 762028
Post office: Chakapada
Population (Census 2011): 53
Population (projected 2026): 62
Households: 13
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1038
Literacy rate: 54.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kalahandi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Lanjigarh
Member of Parliament: Malvika Devi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Pradip Kumar Dishari
Block / Mandal: Chakapada

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

Gambharijhola — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.0%

Population · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+15.4%

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: 53Census 2011
Households: 13Census 2011
Literacy rate: 54.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1038 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 622026 proj. · +17% vs 2011
Est. households: 152026 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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People often ask about Gambharijhola

What is the pincode of Gambharijhola?

The pincode of Gambharijhola, Chakapada block, Kandhamal district, Odisha is 762028. The post office is Chakapada.

Which post office delivers to Gambharijhola?

Mail for Gambharijhola is delivered through Chakapada post office, pincode 762028, in Chakapada block, Kandhamal district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Gambharijhola located?

Gambharijhola is a village in Chakapada block of Kandhamal district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Gambharijhola as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Gambharijhola village has a population of 53 across 13 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gambharijhola in?

Gambharijhola falls under the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency (PC #11) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Gambharijhola in?

Gambharijhola falls under the Lanjigarh assembly constituency (AC #77) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Gambharijhola?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Gambharijhola village is 54.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Gambharijhola?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Gambharijhola village is 1038 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Gambharijhola?

12 schemes currently match residents of Gambharijhola, 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 Gambharijhola?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Gambharijhola village is 416049.

How big is Gambharijhola compared to other villages in Chakapada block?

Gambharijhola ranks 90 of 128 villages in Chakapada block by Census 2011 population (53 residents).

Who is the MLA of Gambharijhola?

Gambharijhola falls under Lanjigarh assembly constituency (AC 77). The sitting MLA is Pradip Kumar Dishari (BJD).

Who is the MP for Gambharijhola?

Gambharijhola is in Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Malvika Devi (BJP).

What is the population of Gambharijhola in 2026?

Gambharijhola is estimated at 62 people in 2026, up about 17% from 53 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-18
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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