Poligam

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SANJYA NISIKA

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LGD code: 425575
Pincode: 765016
Population: 463
Households: 120
Literacy rate: 53.1%
Sex ratio: 1067 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 218
Distance to district centre: 18 km
Distance to mandal centre: 8 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Poligam compares

By population, Poligam ranks #32 of 272 villages in Kalyanasingpur mandal.

Literacy rate

53.1%

+23.4% vs mandal average

Poligam: 53.1%
Kalyanasingpur mandal: 29.7%
Rayagada district: 42.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,067

−64 vs mandal average

Poligam: 1,067
Kalyanasingpur mandal: 1,131

Household size

people per home

3.9

−0.4 vs mandal average

Poligam: 3.9
Kalyanasingpur mandal: 4.3

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

Key facts — Poligam

LGD code: 425575
Pincode: 765016
Population (Census 2011): 463
Population (projected 2026): 546
Households: 120
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1067
Literacy rate: 53.1%
Coordinates: 19.47757°N, 83.37531°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bissam Cuttack
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SANJYA NISIKA
Block / Mandal: Kalyanasingpur

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

Poligam — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

463

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

546

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

120

Census 2011 baseline

+17.5%

Households · 2026

141

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: 463Census 2011
Households: 120Census 2011
Literacy rate: 53.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1067 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5462026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1412026 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.

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Mandal centre

Kalyanasingpur · ≈ 7.6 km

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District centre

Rayagada · ≈ 18 km

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Nearest town · 10,707 people

Jayapatna · ≈ 60 km

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People often ask about Poligam

What is the pincode of Poligam?

The pincode of Poligam, Kalyanasingpur mandal, Rayagada district, Odisha is 765016.

In which district is Poligam located?

Poligam is a village in Kalyanasingpur mandal of Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Poligam as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Poligam village has a population of 463 across 120 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Poligam?

The current sarpanch of Poligam gram panchayat is SANJYA NISIKA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Poligam in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Poligam in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Poligam?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Poligam village is 53.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Poligam?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Poligam village is 1067 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Poligam?

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

Poligam is approximately 18 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 Poligam?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Poligam village is 425575.

Which is the nearest town to Poligam?

Jayapatna (population 10,707, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 60 km from Poligam in a straight line.

How big is Poligam compared to other villages in Kalyanasingpur mandal?

Poligam ranks 32 of 272 villages in Kalyanasingpur mandal by Census 2011 population (463 residents).

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Key facts — Poligam

Population, education, health & sanitation

Poligam — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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How to reach Poligam

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What is the pincode of Poligam?

In which district is Poligam located?

What is the population of Poligam as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Poligam?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Poligam in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Poligam in?

What is the literacy rate in Poligam?

What is the sex ratio in Poligam?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Poligam?

How far is Poligam from Rayagada district centre?

What is the LGD code of Poligam?

Which is the nearest town to Poligam?

How big is Poligam compared to other villages in Kalyanasingpur mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Poligam — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Poligam 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 Poligam

Open jobs in Poligam

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 Poligam

What is the pincode of Poligam?

In which district is Poligam located?

What is the population of Poligam as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Poligam?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Poligam in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Poligam in?

What is the literacy rate in Poligam?

What is the sex ratio in Poligam?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Poligam?

How far is Poligam from Rayagada district centre?

What is the LGD code of Poligam?

Which is the nearest town to Poligam?

How big is Poligam compared to other villages in Kalyanasingpur mandal?