Charada village, Lakshmipur block | Pincode 765013

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Lalita Jani

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LGD code: 428870
Pincode: 765013
Post office: Laxmipur (Koraput)
Population: 1,802
Households: 430
Literacy rate: 35.5%
Sex ratio: 1150 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 716
Distance to district centre: 16 km
Distance to mandal centre: 27 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 340 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 501 km
Nearest railway station: Baiguda · 4 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital · 19 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Charada compares

By population, Charada ranks #5 of 84 villages in Lakshmipur mandal.

Literacy rate

35.5%

Same as the mandal average

Charada: 35.5%
Lakshmipur mandal: 35.5%
Koraput district: 41.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,150

+122 vs mandal average

Charada: 1,150
Lakshmipur mandal: 1,028

Household size

people per home

4.2

Same as the mandal average

Charada: 4.2
Lakshmipur mandal: 4.2

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

Charada at a glance

Charada is a village of 1,802 people in 430 households (Census 2011) in Lakshmipur block, Koraput district, Odisha, the 5th-largest of 84 villages in Lakshmipur block. Literacy is 36%, about the same as the block average of 36% and the sex ratio is 1,150 women per 1,000 men. It lies 16 km from the Koraput district centre, 52 km from Ramabhadrapuram, the nearest town, 4 km from Baiguda railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 765013, served by Laxmipur (Koraput) post office; the LGD village code is 428870. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, 19 km away. The sarpanch is Lalita Jani. The population is estimated at 2,125 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Charada · this village	1,802	36%	—
Charada · Baudh Sadar	667	65%	0 km N
Charada · Korai	456	82%	0 km N
Girliput · Kakiriguma	306	25%	1.6 km E
Baraguda · Kakiriguma	398	13%	4.3 km S
Kapsiput · Kakiriguma	554	18%	4.6 km E
Khajuriput · Kakiriguma	566	36%	4.8 km NE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Charada

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): 12
Power hours (winter): 18
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: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: RAYAGADA
Distance to nearest town (km): 65
Distance to district HQ (km): 58
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 5
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Bhitaragada
Total area (ha): 924
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 49.91

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

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Key facts — Charada

LGD code: 428870
Pincode: 765013
Post office: Laxmipur (Koraput)
Population (Census 2011): 1,802
Population (projected 2026): 2,125
Households: 430
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1150
Literacy rate: 35.5%
Coordinates: 18.86091°N, 82.96142°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Laxmipur
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Lalita Jani
Block / Mandal: Lakshmipur

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

Charada — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,802

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,125

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

430

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

507

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: 1,802Census 2011
Households: 430Census 2011
Literacy rate: 35.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1150 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,1252026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 5072026 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 Charada

Mandal centre

Lakshmipur · ≈ 27 km

≈ 55 min by car · 1 h 5 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Koraput · ≈ 16 km

≈ 33 min by car · 39 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,962 people

Ramabhadrapuram · ≈ 52 km

≈ 1 h 48 min by car · 2 h 8 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar340 kmcapital
Hyderabad501 km
Kolkata697 km
Chennai704 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBaiguda4 km
Bus stopDamanjodi Junction Bus Stop12 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital19 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India12 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil37 km
CollegeRaja college ground52 km
Police stationLandespolizei27 km

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People often ask about Charada

What is the pincode of Charada?

The pincode of Charada, Lakshmipur block, Koraput district, Odisha is 765013. The post office is Laxmipur (Koraput).

Which post office delivers to Charada?

Mail for Charada is delivered through Laxmipur (Koraput) post office, pincode 765013, in Lakshmipur block, Koraput district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Charada located?

Charada is a village in Lakshmipur block of Koraput district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Charada as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Charada village has a population of 1,802 across 430 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Charada?

The current sarpanch of Charada gram panchayat is Lalita Jani.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Charada in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Charada in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Charada?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Charada village is 35.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Charada?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Charada village is 1150 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Charada?

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

Charada is approximately 16 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 Charada?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Charada village is 428870.

Which is the nearest town to Charada?

Ramabhadrapuram (population 10,962, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 52 km from Charada in a straight line.

How big is Charada compared to other villages in Lakshmipur block?

Charada ranks 5 of 84 villages in Lakshmipur block by Census 2011 population (1,802 residents).

How far is Charada from Bhubaneswar?

Charada is about 340 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 442 km.

How far is Charada from Hyderabad?

Charada is about 501 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 651 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Charada?

Baiguda is the nearest railway station to Charada, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Charada?

Damanjodi Junction Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Charada, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Charada?

Government Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Charada, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 25 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Charada?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Charada, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Charada?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Charada, about 37 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 48 km.

Who is the MP for Charada?

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

What is the population of Charada in 2026?

Charada is estimated at 2,125 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,802 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

Who is the sarpanch of Charada?

Lalita Jani is the sarpanch of Charada gram panchayat, Lakshmipur block. See the sarpanch list of Lakshmipur 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
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-11
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)