Malgam village, Chandahandi block | Pincode 764077

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Ajit Pota

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LGD code: 427492
Pincode: 764077
Post office: Chandahandi
Population: 2,678
Households: 651
Literacy rate: 39.7%
Sex ratio: 1086 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,190

Census 2011 · in context

How Malgam compares

By population, Malgam ranks #2 of 86 villages in Chandahandi mandal.

Literacy rate

39.7%

−2.1% vs mandal average

Malgam: 39.7%
Chandahandi mandal: 41.8%
Nabarangpur district: 38.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,086

+58 vs mandal average

Malgam: 1,086
Chandahandi mandal: 1,028

Household size

people per home

4.1

+0.2 vs mandal average

Malgam: 4.1
Chandahandi mandal: 3.9

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

Malgam at a glance

Malgam is a village of 2,678 people in 651 households (Census 2011) in Chandahandi block, Nabarangpur district, Odisha, the 2nd-largest of 86 villages in Chandahandi block. Literacy is 40%, 2 points below the block average of 42% and the sex ratio is 1,086 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 764077, served by Chandahandi post office; the LGD village code is 427492. The sarpanch is Ajit Pota, and the village votes in Narla assembly constituency, represented by MLA Manorama Mohanty. The population is estimated at 3,157 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Malgam · this village	2,678	40%	—
Bhendiagam · Chandahandi	958	42%	—
Bhojpur · Chandahandi	631	51%	—
Dhepguda · Chandahandi	256	38%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Malgam

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 18
Power hours (winter): 18
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: UMARKOTE
Distance to nearest town (km): 62
Distance to district HQ (km): 125
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Mallagam
Total area (ha): 1,605
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 24.97

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

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Key facts — Malgam

LGD code: 427492
Pincode: 764077
Post office: Chandahandi
Population (Census 2011): 2,678
Population (projected 2026): 3,157
Households: 651
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1086
Literacy rate: 39.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kalahandi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Narla
Member of Parliament: Malvika Devi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Manorama Mohanty
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Ajit Pota
Block / Mandal: Chandahandi
Nearest railway station: Rupra Road (14.6 km)

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 Nabarangpur district level

Then & Now

Malgam — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,678

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,157

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

651

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

768

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: 2,678Census 2011
Households: 651Census 2011
Literacy rate: 39.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1086 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,1572026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 7682026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —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 · Nabarangpur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Nabarangpur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Nabarangpur 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Quick answers

People often ask about Malgam

What is the pincode of Malgam?

The pincode of Malgam, Chandahandi block, Nabarangpur district, Odisha is 764077. The post office is Chandahandi.

Which post office delivers to Malgam?

Mail for Malgam is delivered through Chandahandi post office, pincode 764077, in Chandahandi block, Nabarangpur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Malgam located?

Malgam is a village in Chandahandi block of Nabarangpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Malgam as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Malgam village has a population of 2,678 across 651 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Malgam?

The current sarpanch of Malgam gram panchayat is Ajit Pota.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Malgam in?

Malgam falls under the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency (PC #11) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Malgam in?

Malgam falls under the Narla assembly constituency (AC #81) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Malgam?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Malgam village is 39.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Malgam?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Malgam village is 1086 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Malgam?

The nearest railway station to Malgam is Rupra Road (~14.6 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Malgam?

12 schemes currently match residents of Malgam, 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 Malgam?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Malgam village is 427492.

How big is Malgam compared to other villages in Chandahandi block?

Malgam ranks 2 of 86 villages in Chandahandi block by Census 2011 population (2,678 residents).

Who is the MLA of Malgam?

Malgam falls under Narla assembly constituency (AC 81). The sitting MLA is Manorama Mohanty (BJD).

Who is the MP for Malgam?

Malgam is in Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Malvika Devi (BJP).

What is the population of Malgam in 2026?

Malgam is estimated at 3,157 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,678 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

Who is the sarpanch of Malgam?

Ajit Pota is the sarpanch of Malgam gram panchayat, Chandahandi block. See the sarpanch list of Chandahandi 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
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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