Derang village, Kaniha block | Pincode 759117

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Sanjukta Behera

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LGD code: 403765
Pincode: 759117
Post office: Kaniha
Population: 3,827
Households: 796
Literacy rate: 75.6%
Sex ratio: 808 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,340

Census 2011 · in context

How Derang compares

By population, Derang ranks #1 of 156 villages in Kaniha mandal — the largest.

Literacy rate

75.6%

+6.6% vs mandal average

Derang: 75.6%
Kaniha mandal: 69.0%
Anugul district: 68.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

808

−103 vs mandal average

Derang: 808
Kaniha mandal: 911

Household size

people per home

4.8

+0.9 vs mandal average

Derang: 4.8
Kaniha mandal: 3.9

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

Derang at a glance

Derang is a village of 3,827 people in 796 households (Census 2011) in Kaniha block, Anugul district, Odisha, the largest of 156 villages in Kaniha block. Literacy is 76%, 7 points above the block average of 69% and the sex ratio is 808 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 759117, served by Kaniha post office; the LGD village code is 403765. The sarpanch is Sanjukta Behera, and the village votes in G. Udayagiri assembly constituency, represented by MLA Prafulla Chandra Pradhan. The population is estimated at 4,512 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Derang · this village	3,827	76%	—
Ghantianali · Kaniha	1,404	69%	—
Bol · Kaniha	668	68%	—
Mohinipal · Kaniha	227	69%	—
Talabahal · Kaniha	0	—	—
Uchabali · Kaniha	0	—	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Derang

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 13
Power hours (winter): 18
Primary school: 3
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 1
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: ANUGUL
Distance to nearest town (km): 40
Distance to district HQ (km): 40
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 10
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Derang
Total area (ha): 1,408
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 202.28

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

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Key facts — Derang

LGD code: 403765
Pincode: 759117
Post office: Kaniha
Population (Census 2011): 3,827
Population (projected 2026): 4,512
Households: 796
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 808
Literacy rate: 75.6%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kandhamal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: G. Udayagiri
Member of Parliament: Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Prafulla Chandra Pradhan
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Sanjukta Behera
Block / Mandal: Kaniha

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 Anugul district level

Then & Now

Derang — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,827

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

4,512

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

796

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

938

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: 3,827Census 2011
Households: 796Census 2011
Literacy rate: 75.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 808 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4,5122026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 9382026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 868NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 74.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.7%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 66.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 86.5%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 75.8%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 · Anugul district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Anugul district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Anugul 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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September 2026

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Odisha Panchayat Election 2027 | Ground Report From Binjharpur, Jajpur

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Odisha rejects premature release plea of Hindutva man Dara Singh in Graham Staines murder case

Reported by Maktoob.

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Five minors among nine deaths by drowning in a day across Odisha

Reported by The New Indian Express.

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Odisha Panchayat Election 2027 | Ground Report From Binjharpur, Jajpur
Kanak News Odisha9h ago
Odisha rejects premature release plea of Hindutva man Dara Singh in Graham Staines murder case
Maktoob14h ago
Five minors among nine deaths by drowning in a day across Odisha
The New Indian Express21h ago
Odisha tribal woman’s last rites delayed for two days over alleged religious conversion
The New Indian Express22h ago
Rahul Gandhi Likely to Visit Odisha in October;Panchayat election ahead(!) |
odishabarta.com2 days ago
Odisha forms technical team to monitor care of the apes in Nandankanan
The New Indian Express4 days ago

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People often ask about Derang

What is the pincode of Derang?

The pincode of Derang, Kaniha block, Anugul district, Odisha is 759117. The post office is Kaniha.

Which post office delivers to Derang?

Mail for Derang is delivered through Kaniha post office, pincode 759117, in Kaniha block, Anugul district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Derang located?

Derang is a village in Kaniha block of Anugul district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Derang as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Derang village has a population of 3,827 across 796 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Derang?

The current sarpanch of Derang gram panchayat is Sanjukta Behera.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Derang in?

Derang falls under the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Derang in?

Derang falls under the G. Udayagiri assembly constituency (AC #83) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Derang?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Derang village is 75.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Derang?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Derang village is 808 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Derang?

The nearest health facility to Derang is Lingagada Homeopathic Hospital (~8.0 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Derang?

12 schemes currently match residents of Derang, 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 Derang?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Derang village is 403765.

How big is Derang compared to other villages in Kaniha block?

Derang ranks 1 of 156 villages in Kaniha block by Census 2011 population (3,827 residents) — it is the largest village in the block.

Who is the MLA of Derang?

Derang falls under G. Udayagiri assembly constituency (AC 83). The sitting MLA is Prafulla Chandra Pradhan (INC).

Who is the MP for Derang?

Derang is in Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi (BJP).

What is the population of Derang in 2026?

Derang is estimated at 4,512 people in 2026, up about 18% from 3,827 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

Who is the sarpanch of Derang?

Sanjukta Behera is the sarpanch of Derang gram panchayat, Kaniha block. See the sarpanch list of Kaniha 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, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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