Gaiju village, Daringbadi mandal, Kandhamal | Pincode 762021

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LGD code: 417260
Pincode: 762021
Population: 350
Households: 64
Literacy rate: 25.4%
Sex ratio: 1365 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 176

Census 2011 · in context

How Gaiju compares

By population, Gaiju ranks #78 of 220 villages in Daringbadi mandal.

Literacy rate

25.4%

−20.9% vs mandal average

Gaiju: 25.4%
Daringbadi mandal: 46.3%
Kandhamal district: 54.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,365

+318 vs mandal average

Gaiju: 1,365
Daringbadi mandal: 1,047

Household size

people per home

5.5

+0.9 vs mandal average

Gaiju: 5.5
Daringbadi mandal: 4.6

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

Key facts — Gaiju

LGD code: 417260
Pincode: 762021
Population (Census 2011): 350
Population (projected 2026): 413
Households: 64
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1365
Literacy rate: 25.4%
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bissam Cuttack
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Block / Mandal: Daringbadi

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

Gaiju — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

350

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

413

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.2%

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: 350Census 2011
Households: 64Census 2011
Literacy rate: 25.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1365 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4132026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 752026 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 Gaiju?

The pincode of Gaiju, Daringbadi mandal, Kandhamal district, Odisha is 762021.

In which district is Gaiju located?

Gaiju is a village in Daringbadi mandal of Kandhamal district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Gaiju as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Gaiju village has a population of 350 across 64 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gaiju in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Gaiju in?

Gaiju falls under the Bissam Cuttack assembly constituency (AC #139) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Gaiju?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Gaiju village is 25.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Gaiju?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Gaiju village is 1365 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Gaiju?

12 schemes currently match residents of Gaiju, 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 Gaiju?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Gaiju village is 417260.

How big is Gaiju compared to other villages in Daringbadi mandal?

Gaiju ranks 78 of 220 villages in Daringbadi mandal by Census 2011 population (350 residents).

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In which district is Gaiju located?

What is the population of Gaiju as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gaiju in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Gaiju in?

What is the literacy rate in Gaiju?

What is the sex ratio in Gaiju?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Gaiju?

What is the LGD code of Gaiju?

How big is Gaiju compared to other villages in Daringbadi mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Gaiju — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Gaiju 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 Gaiju

Open jobs in Gaiju

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 Gaiju

What is the pincode of Gaiju?

In which district is Gaiju located?

What is the population of Gaiju as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gaiju in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Gaiju in?

What is the literacy rate in Gaiju?

What is the sex ratio in Gaiju?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Gaiju?

What is the LGD code of Gaiju?

How big is Gaiju compared to other villages in Daringbadi mandal?