Golganda village, Nandapur block | Pincode 764041

When the idol is immersed

The idol is kept for one and a half, three, five, seven days or until Anant Chaturdashi — it is a family custom rather than a rule, and community mandapams usually keep it longest.

Kept for	Immersion
One and a half days	Tue, 15 Septembertoday
Three days	Thu, 17 September
Five days	Sat, 19 September
Seven days	Mon, 21 September
Anant Chaturdashi	Wed, 23 September	The day most community mandapams immerse

Use the designated immersion point

Many gram panchayats and municipalities set aside a pond or a marked stretch of tank for immersion. Ask at the panchayat office — it changes year to year, and a drinking-water tank or a farm pond is not an alternative.

Unpainted clay dissolves, plaster of Paris does not

A clay idol breaks down in water within hours. Plaster of Paris does not, and the paints carry heavy metals, so idols accumulate in tanks and rivers after immersion. Pollution control boards in most states now ask for clay for exactly this reason.

Someone should be watching the water, not the idol

Immersion points get crowded and the bank is slippery after the monsoon. Children go into the water at these gatherings every year. Keep one person watching the water rather than the procession.

Take the accessories home

Thermocol, plastic sheeting, cloth and metal ornaments do not belong in the tank even when the idol itself is clay. Most organised immersion points now have a collection bin at the bank for them.

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

GOPINATH SISA

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LGD code: 429699
Pincode: 764041
Post office: Jolaput
Population: 940
Households: 247
Literacy rate: 29.9%
Sex ratio: 1009 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 559
Distance to district centre: 37 km
Distance to mandal centre: 3 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 384 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 460 km
Nearest railway station: Machkunda Road · 2 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: PHC , Labburu · 20 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Golganda compares

By population, Golganda ranks #18 of 215 villages in Nandapur mandal.

Literacy rate

29.9%

−4.4% vs mandal average

Golganda: 29.9%
Nandapur mandal: 34.3%
Koraput district: 41.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,009

−45 vs mandal average

Golganda: 1,009
Nandapur mandal: 1,054

Household size

people per home

3.8

−0.1 vs mandal average

Golganda: 3.8
Nandapur mandal: 3.9

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

Golganda at a glance

Golganda is a village of 940 people in 247 households (Census 2011) in Nandapur block, Koraput district, Odisha, the 18th-largest of 215 villages in Nandapur block. Literacy is 30%, 4 points below the block average of 34% and the sex ratio is 1,009 women per 1,000 men. It lies 37 km from the Koraput district centre, 2 km from Machkunda Road railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 764041, served by Jolaput post office; the LGD village code is 429699. The nearest hospital or health centre is PHC , Labburu, 20 km away. The sarpanch is GOPINATH SISA, and the village votes in Pottangi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rama Chandra Kadam. The population is estimated at 1,108 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Golganda · this village	940	30%	—
Gulpandi · Nandapur	565	40%	0 km N
Badalipandi · Nandapur	282	30%	1.2 km NW
Burudiput · Nandapur	258	19%	1.5 km S
Kukudaput · Nandapur	201	29%	1.5 km S
Khatagauraput · Nandapur	311	42%	1.5 km SE
Kujel · Nandapur	554	33%	1.6 km NE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Golganda

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): 14
Power hours (winter): 20
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
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: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: Yes
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: JEYPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 14
Distance to district HQ (km): 745
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 29
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Padua
Total area (ha): 469
Irrigated area (ha): 4.23
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Golganda

LGD code: 429699
Pincode: 764041
Post office: Jolaput
Population (Census 2011): 940
Population (projected 2026): 1,108
Households: 247
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1009
Literacy rate: 29.9%
Coordinates: 18.54599°N, 82.66528°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Pottangi
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rama Chandra Kadam
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: GOPINATH SISA
Block / Mandal: Nandapur

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

Golganda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

940

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,108

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

247

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

291

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: 940Census 2011
Households: 247Census 2011
Literacy rate: 29.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1009 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,1082026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2912026 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Golganda

Mandal centre

Nandapur · ≈ 3.0 km

≈ 6 min by car · 7 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Koraput · ≈ 37 km

≈ 1 h 15 min by car · 1 h 30 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar384 kmcapital
Hyderabad460 km
Chennai659 km
Kolkata743 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationMachkunda Road2 km
Bus stopLamtaput Bus Stop11 km
Hospital / PHCPHC , Labburu20 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India27 km
Police stationKoraput police station30 km

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Quick answers

People often ask about Golganda

What is the pincode of Golganda?

The pincode of Golganda, Nandapur block, Koraput district, Odisha is 764041. The post office is Jolaput.

Which post office delivers to Golganda?

Mail for Golganda is delivered through Jolaput post office, pincode 764041, in Nandapur block, Koraput district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Golganda located?

Golganda is a village in Nandapur block of Koraput district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Golganda as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Golganda village has a population of 940 across 247 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Golganda?

The current sarpanch of Golganda gram panchayat is GOPINATH SISA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Golganda in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Golganda in?

Golganda falls under the Pottangi assembly constituency (AC #145) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Golganda?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Golganda village is 29.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Golganda?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Golganda village is 1009 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Golganda?

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

Golganda is approximately 37 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 Golganda?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Golganda village is 429699.

How big is Golganda compared to other villages in Nandapur block?

Golganda ranks 18 of 215 villages in Nandapur block by Census 2011 population (940 residents).

How far is Golganda from Bhubaneswar?

Golganda is about 384 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 499 km.

How far is Golganda from Hyderabad?

Golganda is about 460 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 599 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Golganda?

Machkunda Road is the nearest railway station to Golganda, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Golganda?

Lamtaput Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Golganda, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Golganda?

PHC , Labburu is the nearest hospital or health centre to Golganda, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Golganda?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Golganda, about 27 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 35 km.

Who is the MLA of Golganda?

Golganda falls under Pottangi assembly constituency (AC 145). The sitting MLA is Rama Chandra Kadam (INC).

Who is the MP for Golganda?

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

What is the population of Golganda in 2026?

Golganda is estimated at 1,108 people in 2026, up about 18% from 940 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

Who is the sarpanch of Golganda?

GOPINATH SISA is the sarpanch of Golganda gram panchayat, Nandapur block. See the sarpanch list of Nandapur 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)