Dumbalu village, Ambadala block | Pincode 765020

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SUNITA PIDIKAKA

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LGD code: 424800
Pincode: 765020
Post office: Muniguda
Population: 168
Households: 38
Literacy rate: 1.2%
Sex ratio: 1127 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 95
Distance to district centre: 46 km
Distance to mandal centre: 1 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 253 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 588 km
Nearest railway station: Doikallu · 1 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Govt Hospital, Kakadamba · 9 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Dumbalu compares

By population, Dumbalu ranks #51 of 192 villages in Ambadala mandal.

Literacy rate

1.2%

−34.7% vs mandal average

Dumbalu: 1.2%
Ambadala mandal: 35.9%
Rayagada district: 42.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,127

+123 vs mandal average

Dumbalu: 1,127
Ambadala mandal: 1,004

Household size

people per home

4.4

+0.4 vs mandal average

Dumbalu: 4.4
Ambadala mandal: 4.0

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

Dumbalu at a glance

Dumbalu is a village of 168 people in 38 households (Census 2011) in Ambadala block, Rayagada district, Odisha, the 51st-largest of 192 villages in Ambadala block. Literacy is 1%, 35 points below the block average of 36% and the sex ratio is 1,127 women per 1,000 men. It lies 46 km from the Rayagada district centre, 1 km from Doikallu railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 765020, served by Muniguda post office; the LGD village code is 424800. The nearest hospital or health centre is Govt Hospital, Kakadamba, 9 km away. The sarpanch is SUNITA PIDIKAKA. The population is estimated at 198 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Dumbalu · this village	168	1%	—
Dumbesi · Ambadala	111	10%	0 km N
Bandhaguda · Digapahandi	83	41%	1 km E
Bandaguda · Muniguda	—	—	1 km E
Bandhamunda · Ambadala	150	37%	1 km E
Kandhaguda · Ambadala	113	2%	1 km E
Sanonaringipanga · Ambadala	132	0%	1.5 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Dumbalu

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Primary school: 0
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: RAYAGADA
Distance to nearest town (km): 85
Distance to district HQ (km): 80
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 100
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Angulla
Total area (ha): 219
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Dumbalu

LGD code: 424800
Pincode: 765020
Post office: Muniguda
Population (Census 2011): 168
Population (projected 2026): 198
Households: 38
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1127
Literacy rate: 1.2%
Coordinates: 19.74880°N, 83.47571°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bissam Cuttack
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SUNITA PIDIKAKA
Block / Mandal: Ambadala

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 Rayagada district level

Then & Now

Dumbalu — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

168

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

198

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.4%

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: 168Census 2011
Households: 38Census 2011
Literacy rate: 1.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1127 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1982026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 452026 projection
Active job cards: 1,26,090MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 73,434MGNREGA · 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: 951NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 45.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 50.5%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 92.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 69.1%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 · Rayagada district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Rayagada district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Rayagada 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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Getting there

How to reach Dumbalu

Mandal centre

Ambadala · ≈ 1.2 km

≈ 3 min by car · 3 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Rayagada · ≈ 46 km

≈ 1 h 34 min by car · 1 h 52 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar253 kmcapital
Hyderabad588 km
Kolkata596 km
Chennai816 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationDoikallu1 km
Hospital / PHCGovt Hospital, Kakadamba9 km
ATM / bankDCB Bank ATM37 km

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People often ask about Dumbalu

What is the pincode of Dumbalu?

The pincode of Dumbalu, Ambadala block, Rayagada district, Odisha is 765020. The post office is Muniguda.

Which post office delivers to Dumbalu?

Mail for Dumbalu is delivered through Muniguda post office, pincode 765020, in Ambadala block, Rayagada district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Dumbalu located?

Dumbalu is a village in Ambadala block of Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Dumbalu as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dumbalu village has a population of 168 across 38 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Dumbalu?

The current sarpanch of Dumbalu gram panchayat is SUNITA PIDIKAKA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dumbalu in?

Dumbalu falls under the Koraput Lok Sabha constituency (PC #21) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dumbalu in?

Dumbalu falls under the Bissam Cuttack assembly constituency (AC #139) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Dumbalu?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dumbalu village is 1.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Dumbalu?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dumbalu village is 1127 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dumbalu?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dumbalu, 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 Dumbalu from Rayagada district centre?

Dumbalu is approximately 46 km (straight-line) from the centre of Rayagada district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Dumbalu?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dumbalu village is 424800.

How big is Dumbalu compared to other villages in Ambadala block?

Dumbalu ranks 51 of 192 villages in Ambadala block by Census 2011 population (168 residents).

How far is Dumbalu from Bhubaneswar?

Dumbalu is about 253 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 329 km.

How far is Dumbalu from Hyderabad?

Dumbalu is about 588 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 764 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Dumbalu?

Doikallu is the nearest railway station to Dumbalu, about 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dumbalu?

Govt Hospital, Kakadamba is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dumbalu, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Dumbalu?

DCB Bank ATM is the nearest ATM or bank to Dumbalu, about 37 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 48 km.

Who is the MP for Dumbalu?

Dumbalu is in Koraput Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka (INC).

What is the population of Dumbalu in 2026?

Dumbalu is estimated at 198 people in 2026, up about 18% from 168 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

Who is the sarpanch of Dumbalu?

SUNITA PIDIKAKA is the sarpanch of Dumbalu gram panchayat, Ambadala block. See the sarpanch list of Ambadala 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
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-12
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)