Mahaguda village, Bandhugaon block | Pincode 764027

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NUKA MELEKA

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LGD code: 428720
Pincode: 764027
Post office: Bandhugam
Population: 1,168
Households: 258
Literacy rate: 38.6%
Sex ratio: 997 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 689
Distance to district centre: 54 km
Distance to mandal centre: 10 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 301 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 539 km
Nearest railway station: Jimidipeta · 15 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Maa Jogamaya Clinic · 19 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Mahaguda compares

By population, Mahaguda ranks #8 of 153 villages in Bandhugaon mandal.

Literacy rate

38.6%

+11.1% vs mandal average

Mahaguda: 38.6%
Bandhugaon mandal: 27.5%
Koraput district: 41.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

997

−75 vs mandal average

Mahaguda: 997
Bandhugaon mandal: 1,072

Household size

people per home

4.5

−0.2 vs mandal average

Mahaguda: 4.5
Bandhugaon mandal: 4.7

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

Mahaguda at a glance

Mahaguda is a village of 1,168 people in 258 households (Census 2011) in Bandhugaon block, Koraput district, Odisha, the 8th-largest of 153 villages in Bandhugaon block. Literacy is 39%, 11 points above the block average of 28% and the sex ratio is 997 women per 1,000 men. It lies 54 km from the Koraput district centre, 52 km from Veeraghattam, the nearest town, 15 km from Jimidipeta railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 764027, served by Bandhugam post office; the LGD village code is 428720. The nearest hospital or health centre is Maa Jogamaya Clinic, 19 km away. The sarpanch is NUKA MELEKA. The population is estimated at 1,377 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Mahaguda · this village	1,168	39%	—
Mahaguda · Brahmanigaon	274	40%	0 km N
Mahaguda · Bhanjanagar	777	59%	0 km N
Mahaguda · Raikia	45	38%	0 km N
Mahaguda · Mohana	28	32%	0 km N
Mahaguda · Tikabali	651	63%	0 km N
Martiguda · Bandhugaon	124	0%	0.8 km NE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Mahaguda

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 11
Power hours (winter): 14
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
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: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: KORAPUT
Distance to nearest town (km): 57
Distance to district HQ (km): 110
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 16
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Kutrabeda
Total area (ha): 203
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 1.72

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

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Key facts — Mahaguda

LGD code: 428720
Pincode: 764027
Post office: Bandhugam
Population (Census 2011): 1,168
Population (projected 2026): 1,377
Households: 258
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 997
Literacy rate: 38.6%
Coordinates: 19.03484°N, 83.28075°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Rayagada
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: NUKA MELEKA
Block / Mandal: Bandhugaon

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 Koraput district level

Then & Now

Mahaguda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,168

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,377

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

258

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

304

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: 1,168Census 2011
Households: 258Census 2011
Literacy rate: 38.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 997 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,3772026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3042026 projection
Active job cards: 2,21,868MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,21,626MGNREGA · 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: 1,014NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 41.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 39.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 98.0%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 58.2%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 · Koraput district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Koraput district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Koraput 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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Getting there

How to reach Mahaguda

Mandal centre

Bandhugaon · ≈ 9.8 km

≈ 20 min by car · 24 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Koraput · ≈ 54 km

≈ 1 h 50 min by car · 2 h 11 min by bike

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Nearest town · 14,315 people

Veeraghattam · ≈ 52 km

≈ 1 h 46 min by car · 2 h 6 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar301 kmcapital
Hyderabad539 km
Kolkata659 km
Chennai736 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationJimidipeta15 km
Bus stopJimidi Peta Bus Stop16 km
Hospital / PHCMaa Jogamaya Clinic19 km
ATM / bankCorporation Bank21 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum33 km
CollegeRayagada Institute of Technology and Management18 km
Police stationKusa17 km

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People often ask about Mahaguda

What is the pincode of Mahaguda?

The pincode of Mahaguda, Bandhugaon block, Koraput district, Odisha is 764027. The post office is Bandhugam.

Which post office delivers to Mahaguda?

Mail for Mahaguda is delivered through Bandhugam post office, pincode 764027, in Bandhugaon block, Koraput district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Mahaguda located?

Mahaguda is a village in Bandhugaon block of Koraput district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Mahaguda as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Mahaguda village has a population of 1,168 across 258 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Mahaguda?

The current sarpanch of Mahaguda gram panchayat is NUKA MELEKA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Mahaguda in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Mahaguda in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Mahaguda?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Mahaguda village is 38.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Mahaguda?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Mahaguda village is 997 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Mahaguda?

12 schemes currently match residents of Mahaguda, 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.

How far is Mahaguda from Koraput district centre?

Mahaguda is approximately 54 km (straight-line) from the centre of Koraput district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Mahaguda?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Mahaguda village is 428720.

Which is the nearest town to Mahaguda?

Veeraghattam (population 14,315, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 52 km from Mahaguda in a straight line.

How big is Mahaguda compared to other villages in Bandhugaon block?

Mahaguda ranks 8 of 153 villages in Bandhugaon block by Census 2011 population (1,168 residents).

How far is Mahaguda from Bhubaneswar?

Mahaguda is about 301 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 391 km.

How far is Mahaguda from Hyderabad?

Mahaguda is about 539 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 700 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Mahaguda?

Jimidipeta is the nearest railway station to Mahaguda, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Mahaguda?

Jimidi Peta Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Mahaguda, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 20 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Mahaguda?

Maa Jogamaya Clinic is the nearest hospital or health centre to Mahaguda, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 25 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Mahaguda?

Corporation Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Mahaguda, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 28 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Mahaguda?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Mahaguda, about 33 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 43 km.

Who is the MP for Mahaguda?

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

What is the population of Mahaguda in 2026?

Mahaguda is estimated at 1,377 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,168 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

Who is the sarpanch of Mahaguda?

NUKA MELEKA is the sarpanch of Mahaguda gram panchayat, Bandhugaon block. See the sarpanch list of Bandhugaon block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-11
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)