Chal village, Ambabhona block | Pincode 768052

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SATYABHUSAN SAHU

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LGD code: 380840
Pincode: 768052
Post office: Dunguri Lsq Colony Campus
Population: 186
Households: 49
Literacy rate: 67.2%
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 137

Census 2011 · in context

How Chal compares

By population, Chal ranks #92 of 109 villages in Ambabhona mandal.

Literacy rate

67.2%

−2.6% vs mandal average

Chal: 67.2%
Ambabhona mandal: 69.8%
Bargarh district: 66.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,000

+14 vs mandal average

Chal: 1,000
Ambabhona mandal: 986

Household size

people per home

3.8

−0.5 vs mandal average

Chal: 3.8
Ambabhona mandal: 4.3

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

Chal at a glance

Chal is a village of 186 people in 49 households (Census 2011) in Ambabhona block, Bargarh district, Odisha, the 92nd-largest of 109 villages in Ambabhona block. Literacy is 67%, 3 points below the block average of 70% and the sex ratio is 1,000 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 768052, served by Dunguri Lsq Colony Campus post office; the LGD village code is 380840. The sarpanch is SATYABHUSAN SAHU. The population is estimated at 219 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Chal · this village	186	67%	—
Lakhanpur · Ambabhona	1,884	65%	—
Tilaimal · Ambabhona	730	72%	—
Babebira · Ambabhona	624	67%	—
Goudpali · Ambabhona	355	54%	—
Hatikhuja · Ambabhona	291	77%	—
Darlipali · Ambabhona	135	76%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Chal

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): 14
Power hours (winter): 18
Primary school: 1
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: Yes
Sub post office: No
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: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: BARGARH
Distance to nearest town (km): 65
Distance to district HQ (km): 65
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 36
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Lakhanpur
Total area (ha): 69
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 10.36

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

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Key facts — Chal

LGD code: 380840
Pincode: 768052
Post office: Dunguri Lsq Colony Campus
Population (Census 2011): 186
Population (projected 2026): 219
Households: 49
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1000
Literacy rate: 67.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Bargarh
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bhatli
Member of Parliament: Pradip Purohit
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SATYABHUSAN SAHU
Block / Mandal: Ambabhona

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 Bargarh district level

Then & Now

Chal — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

186

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Population · 2026

219

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: 186Census 2011
Households: 49Census 2011
Literacy rate: 67.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2192026 proj. · +17.7% vs 2011
Est. households: 582026 projection
Active job cards: 1,35,194MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 54,574MGNREGA · 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: 950NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 75.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.4%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 61.9%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 97.9%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 62.6%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 · Bargarh district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Bargarh district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Bargarh 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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Odisha Vigilance raids Panchayat Executive Officer in Bargarh, unearths assets worth crores of rupees - India Tribune

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Panchayat samiti member shot dead in Odisha's Bargarh

Reported by The New Indian Express.

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Odisha Vigilance raids Panchayat Executive Officer in Bargarh, unearths assets worth crores of rupees - India Tribune
BargarhChicago2 days ago
Panchayat samiti member shot dead in Odisha's Bargarh
BargarhThe New Indian Express13 days ago
Odisha OBC Forum demands 27% reservation for Backward Classes in Panchayat elections
prameyanews.comyesterday
Odisha vigilance arrests panchayat officer after detecting 35 plots, two buildings, other assets
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Odisha Vigilance Arrests Baragada PEO Kartikeswar Behera in DA Case
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Odisha: PEO in Vigilance net with 35 plots, buildings & market complex
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What is the pincode of Chal?

The pincode of Chal, Ambabhona block, Bargarh district, Odisha is 768052. The post office is Dunguri Lsq Colony Campus.

Which post office delivers to Chal?

Mail for Chal is delivered through Dunguri Lsq Colony Campus post office, pincode 768052, in Ambabhona block, Bargarh district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Chal located?

Chal is a village in Ambabhona block of Bargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Chal as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Chal village has a population of 186 across 49 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Chal?

The current sarpanch of Chal gram panchayat is SATYABHUSAN SAHU.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chal in?

Chal falls under the Bargarh Lok Sabha constituency (PC #1) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chal in?

Chal falls under the Bhatli assembly constituency (AC #5) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Chal?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Chal village is 67.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Chal?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Chal village is 1000 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chal?

12 schemes currently match residents of Chal, 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 Chal?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chal village is 380840.

How big is Chal compared to other villages in Ambabhona block?

Chal ranks 92 of 109 villages in Ambabhona block by Census 2011 population (186 residents).

Who is the MP for Chal?

Chal is in Bargarh Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Pradip Purohit (BJP).

What is the population of Chal in 2026?

Chal is estimated at 219 people in 2026, up about 18% from 186 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

Who is the sarpanch of Chal?

SATYABHUSAN SAHU is the sarpanch of Chal gram panchayat, Ambabhona block. See the sarpanch list of Ambabhona 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, 2026-09-24
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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