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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

KAMALA CHALLAN

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LGD code: 428139
Pincode: 764058
Population: 2,106
Households: 608
Literacy rate: 36.4%
Sex ratio: 1083 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,195
Distance to district centre: 47 km
Distance to mandal centre: 8 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Chitra compares

By population, Chitra ranks #11 of 109 villages in Kotpad mandal.

Literacy rate

36.4%

−1.4% vs mandal average

Chitra: 36.4%
Kotpad mandal: 37.8%
Koraput district: 41.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,083

+59 vs mandal average

Chitra: 1,083
Kotpad mandal: 1,024

Household size

people per home

3.5

−0.5 vs mandal average

Chitra: 3.5
Kotpad mandal: 4.0

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

Key facts — Chitra

LGD code: 428139
Pincode: 764058
Population (Census 2011): 2,106
Population (projected 2026): 2,483
Households: 608
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1083
Literacy rate: 36.4%
Coordinates: 19.06478°N, 82.43176°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Nabarangpur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kotpad
Member of Parliament: Balabhadra Majhi
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: KAMALA CHALLAN
Block / Mandal: Kotpad

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

Chitra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,106

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,483

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

608

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

717

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: 2,106Census 2011
Households: 608Census 2011
Literacy rate: 36.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1083 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,4832026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 717

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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How to reach Chitra

Mandal centre

Kotpad · ≈ 7.8 km

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District centre

Koraput · ≈ 47 km

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Nearest town · 10,707 people

Jayapatna · ≈ 60 km

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People often ask about Chitra

What is the pincode of Chitra?

The pincode of Chitra, Kotpad mandal, Koraput district, Odisha is 764058.

In which district is Chitra located?

Chitra is a village in Kotpad mandal of Koraput district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Chitra as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Chitra village has a population of 2,106 across 608 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Chitra?

The current sarpanch of Chitra gram panchayat is KAMALA CHALLAN.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chitra in?

Chitra falls under the Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #12) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chitra in?

Chitra falls under the Kotpad assembly constituency (AC #142) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Chitra?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Chitra village is 36.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Chitra?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Chitra village is 1083 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chitra?

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

Chitra is approximately 47 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 Chitra?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chitra village is 428139.

Which is the nearest town to Chitra?

Jayapatna (population 10,707, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 60 km from Chitra in a straight line.

How big is Chitra compared to other villages in Kotpad mandal?

Chitra ranks 11 of 109 villages in Kotpad mandal by Census 2011 population (2,106 residents).

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How to reach Chitra

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People often ask about Chitra

What is the pincode of Chitra?

In which district is Chitra located?

What is the population of Chitra as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Chitra?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chitra in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chitra in?

What is the literacy rate in Chitra?

What is the sex ratio in Chitra?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chitra?

How far is Chitra from Koraput district centre?

What is the LGD code of Chitra?

Which is the nearest town to Chitra?

How big is Chitra compared to other villages in Kotpad mandal?

Chitra 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 Chitra

What is the pincode of Chitra?

In which district is Chitra located?

What is the population of Chitra as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Chitra?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chitra in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chitra in?

What is the literacy rate in Chitra?

What is the sex ratio in Chitra?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chitra?

How far is Chitra from Koraput district centre?

What is the LGD code of Chitra?

Which is the nearest town to Chitra?

How big is Chitra compared to other villages in Kotpad mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Chitra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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