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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

TILESWAR MANDINGA

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LGD code: 428456
Pincode: 764028
Population: 404
Households: 103
Literacy rate: 37.1%
Sex ratio: 1093 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 234

Census 2011 · in context

How Pojhar compares

By population, Pojhar ranks #50 of 148 villages in Dasamantapur mandal.

Literacy rate

37.1%

+2.4% vs mandal average

Pojhar: 37.1%
Dasamantapur mandal: 34.7%
Koraput district: 41.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,093

+42 vs mandal average

Pojhar: 1,093
Dasamantapur mandal: 1,051

Household size

people per home

3.9

Same as the mandal average

Pojhar: 3.9
Dasamantapur mandal: 3.9

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

Key facts — Pojhar

LGD code: 428456
Pincode: 764028
Population (Census 2011): 404
Population (projected 2026): 476
Households: 103
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1093
Literacy rate: 37.1%
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Laxmipur
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: TILESWAR MANDINGA
Block / Mandal: Dasamantapur

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

Pojhar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

404

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

476

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

103

Census 2011 baseline

+17.5%

Households · 2026

121

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: 404Census 2011
Households: 103Census 2011
Literacy rate: 37.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1093 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4762026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 121

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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What is the pincode of Pojhar?

The pincode of Pojhar, Dasamantapur mandal, Koraput district, Odisha is 764028.

In which district is Pojhar located?

Pojhar is a village in Dasamantapur mandal of Koraput district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Pojhar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Pojhar village has a population of 404 across 103 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Pojhar?

The current sarpanch of Pojhar gram panchayat is TILESWAR MANDINGA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Pojhar in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Pojhar in?

Pojhar falls under the Laxmipur assembly constituency (AC #141) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Pojhar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Pojhar village is 37.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Pojhar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Pojhar village is 1093 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Pojhar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Pojhar, 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 Pojhar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Pojhar village is 428456.

How big is Pojhar compared to other villages in Dasamantapur mandal?

Pojhar ranks 50 of 148 villages in Dasamantapur mandal by Census 2011 population (404 residents).

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Population, education, health & sanitation

Pojhar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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What is the pincode of Pojhar?

In which district is Pojhar located?

What is the population of Pojhar as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Pojhar?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Pojhar in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Pojhar in?

What is the literacy rate in Pojhar?

What is the sex ratio in Pojhar?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Pojhar?

What is the LGD code of Pojhar?

How big is Pojhar compared to other villages in Dasamantapur mandal?

Pojhar on the map

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 Pojhar

What is the pincode of Pojhar?

In which district is Pojhar located?

What is the population of Pojhar as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Pojhar?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Pojhar in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Pojhar in?

What is the literacy rate in Pojhar?

What is the sex ratio in Pojhar?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Pojhar?

What is the LGD code of Pojhar?

How big is Pojhar compared to other villages in Dasamantapur mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Pojhar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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 Pojhar

Open jobs in Pojhar