Bhitaraguda village, Similiguda mandal, Koraput | Pincode 764039

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SRI JETU HANTAL

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LGD code: 430042
Pincode: 764039
Population: 387
Households: 76
Literacy rate: 15%
Sex ratio: 1081 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 186
Distance to district centre: 31 km
Distance to mandal centre: 11 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Bhitaraguda compares

By population, Bhitaraguda ranks #32 of 55 villages in Similiguda mandal.

Literacy rate

15.0%

−19.2% vs mandal average

Bhitaraguda: 15.0%
Similiguda mandal: 34.2%
Koraput district: 41.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,081

+11 vs mandal average

Bhitaraguda: 1,081
Similiguda mandal: 1,070

Household size

people per home

5.1

+1.3 vs mandal average

Bhitaraguda: 5.1
Similiguda mandal: 3.8

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

Key facts — Bhitaraguda

LGD code: 430042
Pincode: 764039
Population (Census 2011): 387
Population (projected 2026): 456
Households: 76
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1081
Literacy rate: 15.0%
Coordinates: 18.57117°N, 82.74971°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: SRI JETU HANTAL
Block / Mandal: Similiguda

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

Bhitaraguda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

387

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

456

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.4%

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: 387Census 2011
Households: 76Census 2011
Literacy rate: 15.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1081 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4562026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 902026 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 Bhitaraguda

Mandal centre

Similiguda · ≈ 11 km

≈ 22 min by car · 26 min by bike

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District centre

Koraput · ≈ 31 km

≈ 1 h 4 min by car · 1 h 16 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,962 people

Ramabhadrapuram · ≈ 57 km

≈ 1 h 56 min by car · 2 h 18 min by bike

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Quick answers

People often ask about Bhitaraguda

What is the pincode of Bhitaraguda?

The pincode of Bhitaraguda, Similiguda mandal, Koraput district, Odisha is 764039.

In which district is Bhitaraguda located?

Bhitaraguda is a village in Similiguda mandal of Koraput district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Bhitaraguda as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bhitaraguda village has a population of 387 across 76 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Bhitaraguda?

The current sarpanch of Bhitaraguda gram panchayat is SRI JETU HANTAL.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bhitaraguda in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bhitaraguda in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Bhitaraguda?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bhitaraguda village is 15.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Bhitaraguda?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bhitaraguda village is 1081 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bhitaraguda?

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

Bhitaraguda is approximately 31 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 Bhitaraguda?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bhitaraguda village is 430042.

Which is the nearest town to Bhitaraguda?

Ramabhadrapuram (population 10,962, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 57 km from Bhitaraguda in a straight line.

How big is Bhitaraguda compared to other villages in Similiguda mandal?

Bhitaraguda ranks 32 of 55 villages in Similiguda mandal by Census 2011 population (387 residents).

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