Ghirigam village, Jeypore block | Pincode 764002

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SIBA BHUMIA

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LGD code: 429068
Pincode: 764002
Post office: Jeypore(K) R.S.
Population: 1,567
Households: 397
Literacy rate: 45.5%
Sex ratio: 1075 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 816
Distance to district centre: 35 km
Distance to mandal centre: 34 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 386 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 452 km
Nearest railway station: Jeypore · 9 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Phampuni · 3 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Ghirigam compares

By population, Ghirigam ranks #22 of 112 villages in Jeypore mandal.

Literacy rate

45.5%

+4.1% vs mandal average

Ghirigam: 45.5%
Jeypore mandal: 41.4%
Koraput district: 41.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,075

+34 vs mandal average

Ghirigam: 1,075
Jeypore mandal: 1,041

Household size

people per home

3.9

−0.4 vs mandal average

Ghirigam: 3.9
Jeypore mandal: 4.3

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

Ghirigam at a glance

Ghirigam is a village of 1,567 people in 397 households (Census 2011) in Jeypore block, Koraput district, Odisha, the 22nd-largest of 112 villages in Jeypore block. Literacy is 46%, 4 points above the block average of 41% and the sex ratio is 1,075 women per 1,000 men. It lies 35 km from the Koraput district centre, 9 km from Jeypore railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 764002, served by Jeypore(K) R.S. post office; the LGD village code is 429068. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Phampuni, 3 km away. The sarpanch is SIBA BHUMIA. The population is estimated at 1,847 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Ghirigam · this village	1,567	46%	—
Barlahandi · Jeypore	625	56%	1.1 km N
Kumbhariput · Similiguda	959	35%	2 km SE
Phampuni · Odagaon	116	62%	2.6 km N
Phampuni · Jeypore	4,332	55%	2.6 km N
Baragam · Kundura	301	47%	2.7 km SW
Raniput · Jeypore	495	30%	2.8 km NE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Ghirigam

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 15
Power hours (winter): 20
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 1
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: No
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: JEYPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 5
Distance to district HQ (km): 37
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Phampuni
Total area (ha): 669
Irrigated area (ha): 286.68
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Ghirigam

LGD code: 429068
Pincode: 764002
Post office: Jeypore(K) R.S.
Population (Census 2011): 1,567
Population (projected 2026): 1,847
Households: 397
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1075
Literacy rate: 45.5%
Coordinates: 18.85843°N, 82.47599°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Laxmipur
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SIBA BHUMIA
Block / Mandal: Jeypore

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

Ghirigam — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,567

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,847

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

397

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

468

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: 1,567Census 2011
Households: 397Census 2011
Literacy rate: 45.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1075 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,8472026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4682026 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 Ghirigam

Mandal centre

Jeypore · ≈ 34 km

≈ 1 h 11 min by car · 1 h 24 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Koraput · ≈ 35 km

≈ 1 h 12 min by car · 1 h 26 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar386 kmcapital
Hyderabad452 km
Chennai684 km
Kolkata738 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationJeypore9 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Phampuni3 km
ATM / bankPunjab National Bank25 km
Police stationKoraput police station25 km

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Odisha rejects premature release plea of Hindutva man Dara Singh in Graham Staines murder case

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Five minors among nine deaths by drowning in a day across Odisha

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News from Koraput & Odisha

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Odisha Panchayat Election 2027 | Ground Report From Binjharpur, Jajpur
Kanak News Odisha19h ago
Odisha rejects premature release plea of Hindutva man Dara Singh in Graham Staines murder case
Maktoob23h ago
Five minors among nine deaths by drowning in a day across Odisha
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Odisha tribal woman’s last rites delayed for two days over alleged religious conversion
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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
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People often ask about Ghirigam

What is the pincode of Ghirigam?

The pincode of Ghirigam, Jeypore block, Koraput district, Odisha is 764002. The post office is Jeypore(K) R.S..

Which post office delivers to Ghirigam?

Mail for Ghirigam is delivered through Jeypore(K) R.S. post office, pincode 764002, in Jeypore block, Koraput district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Ghirigam located?

Ghirigam is a village in Jeypore block of Koraput district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Ghirigam as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Ghirigam village has a population of 1,567 across 397 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Ghirigam?

The current sarpanch of Ghirigam gram panchayat is SIBA BHUMIA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Ghirigam in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Ghirigam in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Ghirigam?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Ghirigam village is 45.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Ghirigam?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Ghirigam village is 1075 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Ghirigam?

12 schemes currently match residents of Ghirigam, 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 Ghirigam from Koraput district centre?

Ghirigam is approximately 35 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 Ghirigam?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Ghirigam village is 429068.

How big is Ghirigam compared to other villages in Jeypore block?

Ghirigam ranks 22 of 112 villages in Jeypore block by Census 2011 population (1,567 residents).

How far is Ghirigam from Bhubaneswar?

Ghirigam is about 386 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 501 km.

How far is Ghirigam from Hyderabad?

Ghirigam is about 452 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 588 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Ghirigam?

Jeypore is the nearest railway station to Ghirigam, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Ghirigam?

Government Hospital, Phampuni is the nearest hospital or health centre to Ghirigam, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Ghirigam?

Punjab National Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Ghirigam, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 32 km.

Who is the MP for Ghirigam?

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

What is the population of Ghirigam in 2026?

Ghirigam is estimated at 1,847 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,567 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

Who is the sarpanch of Ghirigam?

SIBA BHUMIA is the sarpanch of Ghirigam gram panchayat, Jeypore block. See the sarpanch list of Jeypore 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, 2026-09-17
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)