Palakaguda village, Orkel block | Pincode 764051

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SMT PRAMILA GUTTA

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LGD code: 430855
Pincode: 764051
Post office: Balimela
Population: 114
Households: 28
Literacy rate: 56.1%
Sex ratio: 1375 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 56

Census 2011 · in context

How Palakaguda compares

By population, Palakaguda ranks #69 of 93 villages in Orkel mandal.

Literacy rate

56.1%

+16.1% vs mandal average

Palakaguda: 56.1%
Orkel mandal: 40.0%
Malkangiri district: 39.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,375

+308 vs mandal average

Palakaguda: 1,375
Orkel mandal: 1,067

Household size

people per home

4.1

−0.4 vs mandal average

Palakaguda: 4.1
Orkel mandal: 4.5

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

Palakaguda at a glance

Palakaguda is a village of 114 people in 28 households (Census 2011) in Orkel block, Malkangiri district, Odisha, the 69th-largest of 93 villages in Orkel block. Literacy is 56%, 16 points above the block average of 40% and the sex ratio is 1,375 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 764051, served by Balimela post office; the LGD village code is 430855. The sarpanch is SMT PRAMILA GUTTA, and the village votes in Chitrakonda assembly constituency, represented by MLA Mangu Khilla. The population is estimated at 134 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Palakaguda · this village	114	56%	—
Muduliguda · Orkel	1,809	45%	—
Rasabeda · Orkel	1,205	37%	—
Mundiguda · Mudulipada	939	44%	—
Butiguda · Orkel	908	43%	—
Oringi · Orkel	732	29%	—
Tagabeda · Orkel	113	35%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Palakaguda

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: Yes
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: BALIMELA
Distance to nearest town (km): 27
Distance to district HQ (km): 82
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Rahasbeda
Total area (ha): 151
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 31.14

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

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Key facts — Palakaguda

LGD code: 430855
Pincode: 764051
Post office: Balimela
Population (Census 2011): 114
Population (projected 2026): 134
Households: 28
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1375
Literacy rate: 56.1%
Lok Sabha constituency: Nabarangpur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Chitrakonda
Member of Parliament: Balabhadra Majhi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Mangu Khilla
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SMT PRAMILA GUTTA
Block / Mandal: Orkel

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

Palakaguda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

114

Census 2011 baseline

+17.5%

Population · 2026

134

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

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: 114Census 2011
Households: 28Census 2011
Literacy rate: 56.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1375 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1342026 proj. · +17.5% vs 2011
Est. households: 332026 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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Quick answers

People often ask about Palakaguda

What is the pincode of Palakaguda?

The pincode of Palakaguda, Orkel block, Malkangiri district, Odisha is 764051. The post office is Balimela.

Which post office delivers to Palakaguda?

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

In which district is Palakaguda located?

Palakaguda is a village in Orkel block of Malkangiri district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Palakaguda as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Palakaguda village has a population of 114 across 28 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Palakaguda?

The current sarpanch of Palakaguda gram panchayat is SMT PRAMILA GUTTA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Palakaguda in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Palakaguda in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Palakaguda?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Palakaguda village is 56.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Palakaguda?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Palakaguda village is 1375 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Palakaguda?

12 schemes currently match residents of Palakaguda, 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.

What is the LGD code of Palakaguda?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Palakaguda village is 430855.

How big is Palakaguda compared to other villages in Orkel block?

Palakaguda ranks 69 of 93 villages in Orkel block by Census 2011 population (114 residents).

Who is the MLA of Palakaguda?

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

Who is the MP for Palakaguda?

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

What is the population of Palakaguda in 2026?

Palakaguda is estimated at 134 people in 2026, up about 18% from 114 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

Who is the sarpanch of Palakaguda?

SMT PRAMILA GUTTA is the sarpanch of Palakaguda gram panchayat, Orkel block. See the sarpanch list of Orkel 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, 2026-05-06
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