Luharam village, Chitrakonda block | Pincode 764051

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LGD code: 430705
Pincode: 764051
Post office: Balimela
Population: 42
Households: 8
Literacy rate: 11.9%
Sex ratio: 1211 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 34
Distance to district centre: 31 km
Distance to mandal centre: 22 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 445 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 409 km
Nearest railway station: Darliput · 53 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: B.H.E.P Hosp Orkel · 26 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Luharam compares

By population, Luharam ranks #153 of 177 villages in Chitrakonda mandal.

Literacy rate

11.9%

−16.0% vs mandal average

Luharam: 11.9%
Chitrakonda mandal: 27.9%
Malkangiri district: 39.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,211

+142 vs mandal average

Luharam: 1,211
Chitrakonda mandal: 1,069

Household size

people per home

5.3

+1.0 vs mandal average

Luharam: 5.3
Chitrakonda mandal: 4.3

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

Luharam at a glance

Luharam is a village of 42 people in 8 households (Census 2011) in Chitrakonda block, Malkangiri district, Odisha, the 153rd-largest of 177 villages in Chitrakonda block. Literacy is 12%, 16 points below the block average of 28% and the sex ratio is 1,211 women per 1,000 men. It lies 31 km from the Malkangiri district centre, 53 km from Darliput railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 764051, served by Balimela post office; the LGD village code is 430705. The nearest hospital or health centre is B.H.E.P Hosp Orkel, 26 km away. The village votes in Chitrakonda assembly constituency, represented by MLA Mangu Khilla. The population is estimated at 50 in 2026, up 19% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Luharam · this village	42	12%	—
Luharam · Chitrakonda	—	—	0 km N
Maliguda · Paparmetla	127	40%	1 km N
Ralegeda · Paparmetla	174	73%	1 km N
Bhimaram · Chitrakonda	465	34%	2 km N
Nuadoliamb · Paparmetla	311	51%	2.6 km NE
Chintandoli · Paparmetla	223	66%	2.8 km S

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Luharam

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: 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: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: BALIMELA
Distance to nearest town (km): 35
Distance to district HQ (km): 165
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 16
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Rallegada
Total area (ha): 175
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Luharam

LGD code: 430705
Pincode: 764051
Post office: Balimela
Population (Census 2011): 42
Population (projected 2026): 50
Households: 8
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1211
Literacy rate: 11.9%
Coordinates: 18.10555°N, 82.27310°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Nabarangpur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Chitrakonda
Member of Parliament: Balabhadra Majhi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Mangu Khilla
Block / Mandal: Chitrakonda

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 Malkangiri district level

Then & Now

Luharam — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+19.0%

Population · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+12.5%

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: 42Census 2011
Households: 8Census 2011
Literacy rate: 11.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1211 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 502026 proj. · +19% vs 2011
Est. households: 92026 projection
Active job cards: 99,443MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 61,639MGNREGA · 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: 981NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 41.3%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 95.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 41.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 97.2%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 71.9%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 · Malkangiri district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Malkangiri district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Malkangiri 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 Luharam

Mandal centre

Chitrakonda · ≈ 22 km

≈ 45 min by car · 54 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Malkangiri · ≈ 31 km

≈ 1 h 4 min by car · 1 h 17 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar445 kmcapital
Hyderabad409 km
Chennai598 km
Bengaluru760 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationDarliput53 km
Bus stopMondigedda Bus Stop18 km
Hospital / PHCB.H.E.P Hosp Orkel26 km
Petrol pumpHP26 km
Police stationPolice Station, Sileru26 km

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People often ask about Luharam

What is the pincode of Luharam?

The pincode of Luharam, Chitrakonda block, Malkangiri district, Odisha is 764051. The post office is Balimela.

Which post office delivers to Luharam?

Mail for Luharam is delivered through Balimela post office, pincode 764051, in Chitrakonda block, Malkangiri district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Luharam located?

Luharam is a village in Chitrakonda block of Malkangiri district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Luharam as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Luharam village has a population of 42 across 8 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Luharam in?

Luharam falls under the Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #12) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Luharam in?

Luharam falls under the Chitrakonda assembly constituency (AC #147) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Luharam?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Luharam village is 11.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Luharam?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Luharam village is 1211 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Luharam?

12 schemes currently match residents of Luharam, 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 Luharam from Malkangiri district centre?

Luharam is approximately 31 km (straight-line) from the centre of Malkangiri district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Luharam?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Luharam village is 430705.

How big is Luharam compared to other villages in Chitrakonda block?

Luharam ranks 153 of 177 villages in Chitrakonda block by Census 2011 population (42 residents).

How far is Luharam from Bhubaneswar?

Luharam is about 445 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 579 km.

How far is Luharam from Hyderabad?

Luharam is about 409 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 532 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Luharam?

Darliput is the nearest railway station to Luharam, about 53 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 69 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Luharam?

Mondigedda Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Luharam, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 23 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Luharam?

B.H.E.P Hosp Orkel is the nearest hospital or health centre to Luharam, about 26 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 34 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Luharam?

HP is the nearest petrol pump to Luharam, about 26 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 34 km.

Who is the MLA of Luharam?

Luharam falls under Chitrakonda assembly constituency (AC 147). The sitting MLA is Mangu Khilla (INC).

Who is the MP for Luharam?

Luharam is in Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Balabhadra Majhi (BJP).

What is the population of Luharam in 2026?

Luharam is estimated at 50 people in 2026, up about 19% from 42 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-05-06
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)