Choragan

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

PADMA KANDULAPHULA

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LGD code: 429956
Pincode: 764036
Population: 355
Households: 100
Literacy rate: 13.8%
Sex ratio: 1101 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 219
Distance to district centre: 24 km
Distance to mandal centre: 3 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Choragan compares

Literacy rate

13.8%

−20.4% vs mandal average

Choragan: 13.8%
Similiguda mandal: 34.2%
Koraput district: 41.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,101

+31 vs mandal average

Choragan: 1,101
Similiguda mandal: 1,070

Household size

people per home

3.6

−0.2 vs mandal average

Choragan: 3.6
Similiguda mandal: 3.8

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

Key facts — Choragan

LGD code: 429956
Pincode: 764036
Population (Census 2011): 355
Population (projected 2026): 419
Households: 100
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1101
Literacy rate: 13.8%
Coordinates: 18.63365°N, 82.83651°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: PADMA KANDULAPHULA
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

Choragan — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

355

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

419

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

100

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

118

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: 355Census 2011
Households: 100Census 2011
Literacy rate: 13.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1101 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4192026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 1182026 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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Mandal centre

Similiguda · ≈ 3.0 km

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District centre

Koraput · ≈ 24 km

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People often ask about Choragan

What is the pincode of Choragan?

The pincode of Choragan, Similiguda mandal, Koraput district, Odisha is 764036.

In which district is Choragan located?

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

What is the population of Choragan as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Choragan village has a population of 355 across 100 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Choragan?

The current sarpanch of Choragan gram panchayat is PADMA KANDULAPHULA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Choragan in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Choragan in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Choragan?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Choragan village is 13.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Choragan?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Choragan village is 1101 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Choragan?

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

Choragan is approximately 24 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 Choragan?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Choragan village is 429956.

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Key facts — Choragan

Population, education, health & sanitation

Choragan — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Choragan on the map

How to reach Choragan

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What is the pincode of Choragan?

In which district is Choragan located?

What is the population of Choragan as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Choragan?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Choragan in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Choragan in?

What is the literacy rate in Choragan?

What is the sex ratio in Choragan?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Choragan?

How far is Choragan from Koraput district centre?

What is the LGD code of Choragan?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Choragan — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Choragan on the map

Latest posts

Odisha Plans For Dedicated TV Channel To Promote Jagannath Culture

Odisha Government Notifies City Gas Distribution Policy, 2026

Odisha City Gas Distribution Policy 2026 targets faster PNG networks and CNG stations

Notable persons of Choragan

Open jobs in Choragan

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 Choragan

What is the pincode of Choragan?

In which district is Choragan located?

What is the population of Choragan as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Choragan?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Choragan in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Choragan in?

What is the literacy rate in Choragan?

What is the sex ratio in Choragan?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Choragan?

How far is Choragan from Koraput district centre?

What is the LGD code of Choragan?