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LGD code: 391125
Pincode: 757040
Population: 642
Households: 138
Literacy rate: 35.4%
Sex ratio: 957 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 356

Census 2011 · in context

How Gandidar compares

Literacy rate

35.4%

−15.8% vs mandal average

Gandidar: 35.4%
Kaptipada mandal: 51.2%
Mayurbhanj district: 54.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

957

−38 vs mandal average

Gandidar: 957
Kaptipada mandal: 995

Household size

people per home

4.7

+0.4 vs mandal average

Gandidar: 4.7
Kaptipada mandal: 4.3

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

Key facts — Gandidar

LGD code: 391125
Pincode: 757040
Population (Census 2011): 642
Population (projected 2026): 757
Households: 138
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 957
Literacy rate: 35.4%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dhenkanal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Parjanga
Member of Parliament: Rudra Narayan Pany
Member of Legislative Assembly: Bibhuti Bhusan Pradhan
Block / Mandal: Kaptipada

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

Gandidar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

642

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

757

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

138

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

163

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: 642Census 2011
Households: 138Census 2011
Literacy rate: 35.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 957 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7572026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 163

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 Gandidar?

The pincode of Gandidar, Kaptipada mandal, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha is 757040.

In which district is Gandidar located?

Gandidar is a village in Kaptipada mandal of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Gandidar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Gandidar village has a population of 642 across 138 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gandidar in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Gandidar in?

Gandidar falls under the Parjanga assembly constituency (AC #58) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Gandidar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Gandidar village is 35.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Gandidar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Gandidar village is 957 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Gandidar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Gandidar, 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 Gandidar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Gandidar village is 391125.

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Quick panchayat-at-a-glance

How Gandidar compares

Key facts — Gandidar

Population, education, health & sanitation

Gandidar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Gandidar on the map

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

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What is the pincode of Gandidar?

In which district is Gandidar located?

What is the population of Gandidar as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gandidar in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Gandidar in?

What is the literacy rate in Gandidar?

What is the sex ratio in Gandidar?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Gandidar?

What is the LGD code of Gandidar?

Gandidar 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 Gandidar

What is the pincode of Gandidar?

In which district is Gandidar located?

What is the population of Gandidar as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gandidar in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Gandidar in?

What is the literacy rate in Gandidar?

What is the sex ratio in Gandidar?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Gandidar?

What is the LGD code of Gandidar?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Gandidar — 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 Gandidar

Open jobs in Gandidar