Margaon

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SADASHIB BEHERA

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LGD code: 422078
Pincode: 766111
Population: 646
Households: 172
Literacy rate: 23.4%
Sex ratio: 1019 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 383
Distance to district centre: 16 km
Distance to mandal centre: 21 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Margaon compares

Literacy rate

23.4%

−21.7% vs mandal average

Margaon: 23.4%
Boden mandal: 45.1%
Nuapada district: 49.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,019

−19 vs mandal average

Margaon: 1,019
Boden mandal: 1,038

Household size

people per home

3.8

Same as the mandal average

Margaon: 3.8
Boden mandal: 3.8

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

Key facts — Margaon

LGD code: 422078
Pincode: 766111
Population (Census 2011): 646
Population (projected 2026): 762
Households: 172
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1019
Literacy rate: 23.4%
Coordinates: 20.32003°N, 82.65696°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Kalahandi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Khariar
Member of Parliament: Malvika Devi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Adhiraj Mohan Panigrahi
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SADASHIB BEHERA
Block / Mandal: Boden

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 Nuapada district level

Then & Now

Margaon — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

646

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

762

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

172

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

203

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: 646Census 2011
Households: 172Census 2011
Literacy rate: 23.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1019 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7622026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 2032026 projection
Active job cards: 90,330MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 65,664MGNREGA · 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: 1,025NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 57.2%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 94.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 58.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 95.9%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 64.0%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 · Nuapada district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Nuapada district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Nuapada 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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Boden · ≈ 21 km

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People often ask about Margaon

What is the pincode of Margaon?

The pincode of Margaon, Boden mandal, Nuapada district, Odisha is 766111.

In which district is Margaon located?

Margaon is a village in Boden mandal of Nuapada district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Margaon as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Margaon village has a population of 646 across 172 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Margaon?

The current sarpanch of Margaon gram panchayat is SADASHIB BEHERA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Margaon in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Margaon in?

Margaon falls under the Khariar assembly constituency (AC #72) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Margaon?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Margaon village is 23.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Margaon?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Margaon village is 1019 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Margaon?

12 schemes currently match residents of Margaon, 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 Margaon from Nuapada district centre?

Margaon is approximately 16 km (straight-line) from the centre of Nuapada district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Margaon?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Margaon village is 422078.

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Key facts — Margaon

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Margaon — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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How to reach Margaon

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What is the pincode of Margaon?

In which district is Margaon located?

What is the population of Margaon as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Margaon?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Margaon in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Margaon in?

What is the literacy rate in Margaon?

What is the sex ratio in Margaon?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Margaon?

How far is Margaon from Nuapada district centre?

What is the LGD code of Margaon?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Margaon — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Margaon on the map

Latest posts

Odisha Plans For Dedicated TV Channel To Promote Jagannath Culture

Odisha Government Notifies City Gas Distribution Policy, 2026

Odisha City Gas Distribution Policy 2026 targets faster PNG networks and CNG stations

Notable persons of Margaon

Open jobs in Margaon

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 Margaon

What is the pincode of Margaon?

In which district is Margaon located?

What is the population of Margaon as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Margaon?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Margaon in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Margaon in?

What is the literacy rate in Margaon?

What is the sex ratio in Margaon?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Margaon?

How far is Margaon from Nuapada district centre?

What is the LGD code of Margaon?