Palei village, Derabish mandal, Kendrapara | Pincode 754208

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

AKSHAYA KUMAR SAHOO

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LGD code: 396698
Pincode: 754208
Population: 2,386
Households: 562
Literacy rate: 77.4%
Sex ratio: 898 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 731

Census 2011 · in context

How Palei compares

By population, Palei ranks #9 of 125 villages in Derabish mandal.

Literacy rate

77.4%

+0.6% vs mandal average

Palei: 77.4%
Derabish mandal: 76.8%
Kendrapara district: 75.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

898

−63 vs mandal average

Palei: 898
Derabish mandal: 961

Household size

people per home

4.2

+0.1 vs mandal average

Palei: 4.2
Derabish mandal: 4.1

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

Key facts — Palei

LGD code: 396698
Pincode: 754208
Population (Census 2011): 2,386
Population (projected 2026): 2,813
Households: 562
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 898
Literacy rate: 77.4%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dhenkanal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dhenkanal
Member of Parliament: Rudra Narayan Pany
Member of Legislative Assembly: Krushna Chandra Patra
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: AKSHAYA KUMAR SAHOO
Block / Mandal: Derabish
Nearest railway station: Tapang (62.9 km)

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 Kendrapara district level

Then & Now

Palei — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,386

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,813

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

562

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

663

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: 2,386Census 2011
Households: 562Census 2011
Literacy rate: 77.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 898 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,8132026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 6632026 projection
Active job cards: 1,28,917MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 21,397MGNREGA · 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: 860NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 86.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 57.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 58.8%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 · Kendrapara district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kendrapara district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kendrapara 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Centred on Derabish mandal

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What is the pincode of Palei?

The pincode of Palei, Derabish mandal, Kendrapara district, Odisha is 754208.

In which district is Palei located?

Palei is a village in Derabish mandal of Kendrapara district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Palei as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Palei village has a population of 2,386 across 562 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Palei?

The current sarpanch of Palei gram panchayat is AKSHAYA KUMAR SAHOO.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Palei in?

Palei falls under the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #9) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Palei in?

Palei falls under the Dhenkanal assembly constituency (AC #55) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Palei?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Palei village is 77.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Palei?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Palei village is 898 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Palei?

The nearest railway station to Palei is Tapang (~62.9 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Palei?

12 schemes currently match residents of Palei, 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 Palei?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Palei village is 396698.

How big is Palei compared to other villages in Derabish mandal?

Palei ranks 9 of 125 villages in Derabish mandal by Census 2011 population (2,386 residents).

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In which district is Palei located?

What is the population of Palei as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Palei?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Palei in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Palei in?

What is the literacy rate in Palei?

What is the sex ratio in Palei?

What is the nearest railway station to Palei?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Palei?

What is the LGD code of Palei?

How big is Palei compared to other villages in Derabish mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Palei — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Palei on the map

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Transport

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 Palei

Open jobs in Palei

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 Palei

What is the pincode of Palei?

In which district is Palei located?

What is the population of Palei as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Palei?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Palei in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Palei in?

What is the literacy rate in Palei?

What is the sex ratio in Palei?

What is the nearest railway station to Palei?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Palei?

What is the LGD code of Palei?

How big is Palei compared to other villages in Derabish mandal?