Darakhola village, Anandapur block | Pincode 758015

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LGD code: 386865
Pincode: 758015
Post office: Ghasipura
Population: 382
Households: 68
Literacy rate: 39.3%
Sex ratio: 1087 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 150

Census 2011 · in context

How Darakhola compares

By population, Darakhola ranks #89 of 126 villages in Anandapur mandal.

Literacy rate

39.3%

−17.1% vs mandal average

Darakhola: 39.3%
Anandapur mandal: 56.4%
Kendujhar district: 58.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,087

+94 vs mandal average

Darakhola: 1,087
Anandapur mandal: 993

Household size

people per home

5.6

+1.1 vs mandal average

Darakhola: 5.6
Anandapur mandal: 4.5

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

Darakhola at a glance

Darakhola is a village of 382 people in 68 households (Census 2011) in Anandapur block, Kendujhar district, Odisha, the 89th-largest of 126 villages in Anandapur block. Literacy is 39%, 17 points below the block average of 56% and the sex ratio is 1,087 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 758015, served by Ghasipura post office; the LGD village code is 386865. The population is estimated at 450 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Darakhola · this village	382	39%	—
Kolimati · Ghasipura	1,883	54%	—
Kanto · Ghasipura	1,243	57%	—
Kamando · Ghasipura	987	46%	—
Arjunbania · Anandapur	710	59%	—
Nuapada · Anandapur	669	26%	—
Kadabahali · Ghasipura	595	39%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Darakhola

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
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: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: JAJAPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 55
Distance to district HQ (km): 60
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 21
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Kolimati
Total area (ha): 345
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 103.53

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

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Key facts — Darakhola

LGD code: 386865
Pincode: 758015
Post office: Ghasipura
Population (Census 2011): 382
Population (projected 2026): 450
Households: 68
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1087
Literacy rate: 39.3%
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gunupur
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Block / Mandal: Anandapur

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 Kendujhar district level

Then & Now

Darakhola — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

382

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

450

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

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: 382Census 2011
Households: 68Census 2011
Literacy rate: 39.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1087 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4502026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 802026 projection
Active job cards: 2,52,581MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,25,505MGNREGA · 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: 984NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 67.0%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 91.1%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 47.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 69.2%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 · Kendujhar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kendujhar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kendujhar 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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September 2026

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Rahul Gandhi Likely to Visit Odisha in October;Panchayat election ahead(!) |

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Odisha forms technical team to monitor care of the apes in Nandankanan

Reported by The New Indian Express.

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Odisha Begins Voter List Preparation For 2027 Panchayat, Municipal Elections

Reported by Deccan Chronicle.

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News from Kendujhar & Odisha

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Rahul Gandhi Likely to Visit Odisha in October;Panchayat election ahead(!) |
odishabarta.com20h ago
Odisha forms technical team to monitor care of the apes in Nandankanan
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Odisha Begins Voter List Preparation For 2027 Panchayat, Municipal Elections
Deccan Chronicle5 days ago
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What is the pincode of Darakhola?

The pincode of Darakhola, Anandapur block, Kendujhar district, Odisha is 758015. The post office is Ghasipura.

Which post office delivers to Darakhola?

Mail for Darakhola is delivered through Ghasipura post office, pincode 758015, in Anandapur block, Kendujhar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Darakhola located?

Darakhola is a village in Anandapur block of Kendujhar district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Darakhola as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Darakhola village has a population of 382 across 68 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Darakhola in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Darakhola in?

Darakhola falls under the Gunupur assembly constituency (AC #138) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Darakhola?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Darakhola village is 39.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Darakhola?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Darakhola village is 1087 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Darakhola?

12 schemes currently match residents of Darakhola, 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 Darakhola?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Darakhola village is 386865.

How big is Darakhola compared to other villages in Anandapur block?

Darakhola ranks 89 of 126 villages in Anandapur block by Census 2011 population (382 residents).

Who is the MP for Darakhola?

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

What is the population of Darakhola in 2026?

Darakhola is estimated at 450 people in 2026, up about 18% from 382 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

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Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
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