Dhekunpani

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LGD code: 421857
Pincode: 766106
Population: 909
Households: 232
Literacy rate: 34.4%
Sex ratio: 976 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 460
Distance to district centre: 32 km
Distance to mandal centre: 23 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Dhekunpani compares

Literacy rate

34.4%

−11.9% vs mandal average

Dhekunpani: 34.4%
Komna mandal: 46.3%
Nuapada district: 49.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

976

−56 vs mandal average

Dhekunpani: 976
Komna mandal: 1,032

Household size

people per home

3.9

−0.2 vs mandal average

Dhekunpani: 3.9
Komna mandal: 4.1

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

Key facts — Dhekunpani

LGD code: 421857
Pincode: 766106
Population (Census 2011): 909
Population (projected 2026): 1,072
Households: 232
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 976
Literacy rate: 34.4%
Coordinates: 20.53963°N, 82.40626°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Kalahandi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Nuapada
Member of Parliament: Malvika Devi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rajendra Dholakia
Block / Mandal: Komna

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

Dhekunpani — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

909

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,072

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

232

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

274

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: 909Census 2011
Households: 232Census 2011
Literacy rate: 34.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 976 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,0722026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2742026 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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Mandal centre

Komna · ≈ 23 km

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Nuapada · ≈ 32 km

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People often ask about Dhekunpani

What is the pincode of Dhekunpani?

The pincode of Dhekunpani, Komna mandal, Nuapada district, Odisha is 766106.

In which district is Dhekunpani located?

Dhekunpani is a village in Komna mandal of Nuapada district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Dhekunpani as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dhekunpani village has a population of 909 across 232 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhekunpani in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhekunpani in?

Dhekunpani falls under the Nuapada assembly constituency (AC #71) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Dhekunpani?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dhekunpani village is 34.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Dhekunpani?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dhekunpani village is 976 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhekunpani?

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

Dhekunpani is approximately 32 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 Dhekunpani?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dhekunpani village is 421857.

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Key facts — Dhekunpani

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Dhekunpani — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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How to reach Dhekunpani

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People often ask about Dhekunpani

What is the pincode of Dhekunpani?

In which district is Dhekunpani located?

What is the population of Dhekunpani as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhekunpani in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhekunpani in?

What is the literacy rate in Dhekunpani?

What is the sex ratio in Dhekunpani?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhekunpani?

How far is Dhekunpani from Nuapada district centre?

What is the LGD code of Dhekunpani?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Dhekunpani — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Dhekunpani 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 Dhekunpani

Open jobs in Dhekunpani

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 Dhekunpani

What is the pincode of Dhekunpani?

In which district is Dhekunpani located?

What is the population of Dhekunpani as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhekunpani in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhekunpani in?

What is the literacy rate in Dhekunpani?

What is the sex ratio in Dhekunpani?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhekunpani?

How far is Dhekunpani from Nuapada district centre?

What is the LGD code of Dhekunpani?