Janjanaguda village, Pottangi block | Pincode 764039

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Smt Manisha Huika

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LGD code: 429999
Pincode: 764039
Post office: Pottangi
Population: 123
Households: 30
Literacy rate: 31.7%
Sex ratio: 952 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 75
Distance to district centre: 39 km
Distance to mandal centre: 2 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 360 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 489 km
Nearest railway station: Araku · 23 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital,Pachipenta · 17 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Janjanaguda compares

By population, Janjanaguda ranks #87 of 100 villages in Pottangi mandal.

Literacy rate

31.7%

+2.5% vs mandal average

Janjanaguda: 31.7%
Pottangi mandal: 29.2%
Koraput district: 41.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

952

−71 vs mandal average

Janjanaguda: 952
Pottangi mandal: 1,023

Household size

people per home

4.1

−0.2 vs mandal average

Janjanaguda: 4.1
Pottangi mandal: 4.3

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

Janjanaguda at a glance

Janjanaguda is a village of 123 people in 30 households (Census 2011) in Pottangi block, Koraput district, Odisha, the 87th-largest of 100 villages in Pottangi block. Literacy is 32%, 3 points above the block average of 29% and the sex ratio is 952 women per 1,000 men. It lies 39 km from the Koraput district centre, 34 km from Ramabhadrapuram, the nearest town, 23 km from Araku railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 764039, served by Pottangi post office; the LGD village code is 429999. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital,Pachipenta, 17 km away. The sarpanch is Smt Manisha Huika, and the village votes in Pottangi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rama Chandra Kadam. The population is estimated at 145 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Janjanaguda · this village	123	32%	—
Sikaparu · Pottangi	498	24%	0.7 km S
Sikilamari · Pottangi	629	25%	0.7 km S
Mutambaguda · Pottangi	—	—	1 km NE
Nuagam · Pottangi	1,699	28%	1.5 km NE
Gangarajpur · Pottangi	1,502	25%	1.9 km NE
Gangrajpur · Devbhog	1,436	45%	1.9 km NE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Janjanaguda

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Primary school: 0
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: 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: NABARANGAPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 14
Distance to district HQ (km): 50
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 50
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Dumuripodar
Total area (ha): 17
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0.61

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

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Key facts — Janjanaguda

LGD code: 429999
Pincode: 764039
Post office: Pottangi
Population (Census 2011): 123
Population (projected 2026): 145
Households: 30
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 952
Literacy rate: 31.7%
Coordinates: 18.52042°N, 82.95666°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: Smt Manisha Huika
Block / Mandal: Pottangi

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

Janjanaguda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

123

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

145

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+16.7%

Households · 2026

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: 123Census 2011
Households: 30Census 2011
Literacy rate: 31.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 952 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1452026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 352026 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 Janjanaguda

Mandal centre

Pottangi · ≈ 2.1 km

≈ 4 min by car · 5 min by bike

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District centre

Koraput · ≈ 39 km

≈ 1 h 21 min by car · 1 h 36 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,962 people

Ramabhadrapuram · ≈ 34 km

≈ 1 h 10 min by car · 1 h 23 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar360 kmcapital
Hyderabad489 km
Chennai669 km
Kolkata721 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationAraku23 km
Bus stopDalaivalasa Bus Stop15 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital,Pachipenta17 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India17 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil17 km
CollegeRaja college ground42 km
Police stationRamabhadrapuram Police station35 km

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People often ask about Janjanaguda

What is the pincode of Janjanaguda?

The pincode of Janjanaguda, Pottangi block, Koraput district, Odisha is 764039. The post office is Pottangi.

Which post office delivers to Janjanaguda?

Mail for Janjanaguda is delivered through Pottangi post office, pincode 764039, in Pottangi block, Koraput district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Janjanaguda located?

Janjanaguda is a village in Pottangi block of Koraput district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Janjanaguda as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Janjanaguda village has a population of 123 across 30 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Janjanaguda?

The current sarpanch of Janjanaguda gram panchayat is Smt Manisha Huika.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Janjanaguda in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Janjanaguda in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Janjanaguda?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Janjanaguda village is 31.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Janjanaguda?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Janjanaguda village is 952 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Janjanaguda?

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

Janjanaguda is approximately 39 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 Janjanaguda?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Janjanaguda village is 429999.

Which is the nearest town to Janjanaguda?

Ramabhadrapuram (population 10,962, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 34 km from Janjanaguda in a straight line.

How big is Janjanaguda compared to other villages in Pottangi block?

Janjanaguda ranks 87 of 100 villages in Pottangi block by Census 2011 population (123 residents).

How far is Janjanaguda from Bhubaneswar?

Janjanaguda is about 360 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 468 km.

How far is Janjanaguda from Hyderabad?

Janjanaguda is about 489 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 636 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Janjanaguda?

Araku is the nearest railway station to Janjanaguda, about 23 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 30 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Janjanaguda?

Dalaivalasa Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Janjanaguda, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Janjanaguda?

Government Hospital,Pachipenta is the nearest hospital or health centre to Janjanaguda, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Janjanaguda?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Janjanaguda, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Janjanaguda?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Janjanaguda, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Who is the MLA of Janjanaguda?

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

Who is the MP for Janjanaguda?

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

What is the population of Janjanaguda in 2026?

Janjanaguda is estimated at 145 people in 2026, up about 18% from 123 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

Who is the sarpanch of Janjanaguda?

Smt Manisha Huika is the sarpanch of Janjanaguda gram panchayat, Pottangi block. See the sarpanch list of Pottangi 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)