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LGD code: 390750
Pincode: 757026
Population: 448
Households: 91
Literacy rate: 58.7%
Sex ratio: 1036 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 221

Census 2011 · in context

How Purikhunta compares

By population, Purikhunta ranks #123 of 213 villages in Barsahi mandal.

Literacy rate

58.7%

+2.8% vs mandal average

Purikhunta: 58.7%
Barsahi mandal: 55.9%
Mayurbhanj district: 54.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,036

+47 vs mandal average

Purikhunta: 1,036
Barsahi mandal: 989

Household size

people per home

4.9

+0.7 vs mandal average

Purikhunta: 4.9
Barsahi mandal: 4.2

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

Key facts — Purikhunta

LGD code: 390750
Pincode: 757026
Population (Census 2011): 448
Population (projected 2026): 528
Households: 91
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1036
Literacy rate: 58.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dhenkanal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dhenkanal
Member of Parliament: Rudra Narayan Pany
Member of Legislative Assembly: Krushna Chandra Patra
Block / Mandal: Barsahi

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 Mayurbhanj district level

Then & Now

Purikhunta — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

448

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

528

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Households · 2026

107

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: 448Census 2011
Households: 91Census 2011
Literacy rate: 58.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1036 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5282026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 107

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 · Mayurbhanj district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Mayurbhanj district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Mayurbhanj 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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What is the pincode of Purikhunta?

The pincode of Purikhunta, Barsahi mandal, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha is 757026.

In which district is Purikhunta located?

Purikhunta is a village in Barsahi mandal of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Purikhunta as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Purikhunta village has a population of 448 across 91 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Purikhunta in?

Purikhunta falls under the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #9) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Purikhunta in?

Purikhunta falls under the Dhenkanal assembly constituency (AC #55) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Purikhunta?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Purikhunta village is 58.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Purikhunta?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Purikhunta village is 1036 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Purikhunta?

12 schemes currently match residents of Purikhunta, 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 Purikhunta?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Purikhunta village is 390750.

How big is Purikhunta compared to other villages in Barsahi mandal?

Purikhunta ranks 123 of 213 villages in Barsahi mandal by Census 2011 population (448 residents).

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What is the pincode of Purikhunta?

In which district is Purikhunta located?

What is the population of Purikhunta as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Purikhunta in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Purikhunta in?

What is the literacy rate in Purikhunta?

What is the sex ratio in Purikhunta?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Purikhunta?

What is the LGD code of Purikhunta?

How big is Purikhunta compared to other villages in Barsahi mandal?

Purikhunta on the map

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 Purikhunta

What is the pincode of Purikhunta?

In which district is Purikhunta located?

What is the population of Purikhunta as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Purikhunta in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Purikhunta in?

What is the literacy rate in Purikhunta?

What is the sex ratio in Purikhunta?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Purikhunta?

What is the LGD code of Purikhunta?

How big is Purikhunta compared to other villages in Barsahi mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Purikhunta — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Panic In Mayurbhanj Village As Bear Attacks Woman And Roams Freely For Hours

Woman Seriously Injured In Bear Attack In Mayurbhanj District

Tech-Savvy Thieves Spray Paint On CCTV & Tamper Alarm To Loot ATM In Mayurbhanj

Notable persons of Purikhunta

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