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LAXMIPRIYA SEN

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LGD code: 409302
Pincode: 752118
Population: 95
Households: 20
Literacy rate: 78.9%
Sex ratio: 1021 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 45

Key facts — Kalam

LGD code: 409302
Pincode: 752118
Population (Census 2011): 95
Population (projected 2026): 112
Households: 20
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1021
Literacy rate: 78.9%
Coordinates: 18.48264°N, 82.53958°E
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: LAXMIPRIYA SEN
Block / Mandal: Konark

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 Puri district level

Then & Now

Kalam — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

112

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+20.0%

Households · 2026

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: 95Census 2011
Households: 20Census 2011
Literacy rate: 78.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1021 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1122026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 242026 projection
Active job cards: 1,21,928MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 37,683MGNREGA · 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: 782NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 87.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 67.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 63.3%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 · Puri district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Puri district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Puri 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 Kalam?

The pincode of Kalam, Konark mandal, Puri district, Odisha is 752118.

In which district is Kalam located?

Kalam is a village in Konark mandal of Puri district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Kalam as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kalam village has a population of 95 across 20 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Kalam?

The current sarpanch of Kalam gram panchayat is LAXMIPRIYA SEN.

What is the literacy rate in Kalam?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kalam village is 78.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Kalam?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kalam village is 1021 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kalam?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kalam, 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 Kalam?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kalam village is 409302.

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Kalam — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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Odisha Plans For Dedicated TV Channel To Promote Jagannath Culture

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People often ask about Kalam

What is the pincode of Kalam?

In which district is Kalam located?

What is the population of Kalam as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Kalam?

What is the literacy rate in Kalam?

What is the sex ratio in Kalam?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kalam?

What is the LGD code of Kalam?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Kalam — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Kalam 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 Kalam

Open jobs in Kalam

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 Kalam

What is the pincode of Kalam?

In which district is Kalam located?

What is the population of Kalam as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Kalam?

What is the literacy rate in Kalam?

What is the sex ratio in Kalam?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kalam?

What is the LGD code of Kalam?