Grindola village, Barapali block | Pincode 768110

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

KHIRODRA PADHAN

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LGD code: 380430
Pincode: 768110
Post office: Barkote
Population: 1,544
Households: 404
Literacy rate: 70.7%
Sex ratio: 918 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 962
Distance to district centre: 34 km
Distance to mandal centre: 23 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 245 km
Distance to Kolkata: 505 km
Nearest railway station: Barpali · 11 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Kumbhari · 6 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Grindola compares

By population, Grindola ranks #27 of 74 villages in Barapali mandal.

Literacy rate

70.7%

+3.4% vs mandal average

Grindola: 70.7%
Barapali mandal: 67.3%
Bargarh district: 66.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

918

−34 vs mandal average

Grindola: 918
Barapali mandal: 952

Household size

people per home

3.8

Same as the mandal average

Grindola: 3.8
Barapali mandal: 3.8

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

Grindola at a glance

Grindola is a village of 1,544 people in 404 households (Census 2011) in Barapali block, Bargarh district, Odisha, the 27th-largest of 74 villages in Barapali block. Literacy is 71%, 3 points above the block average of 67% and the sex ratio is 918 women per 1,000 men. It lies 34 km from the Bargarh district centre, 12 km from Tora, the nearest town, 11 km from Barpali railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 768110, served by Barkote post office; the LGD village code is 380430. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Kumbhari, 6 km away. The sarpanch is KHIRODRA PADHAN, and the village votes in Sonepur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Niranjan Pujari. The population is estimated at 1,820 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Grindola · this village	1,544	71%	—
Burkel · Barapali	590	66%	3 km SW
Latakera · Barapali	1,011	66%	3.8 km SW
Damgaon · Jamankira	42	55%	4.2 km SE
Kubedega · Bheden	1,495	73%	4 km E
Gaisama · Bargarh	3,773	65%	5.5 km NW
Manapali · Jamankira	881	66%	5.6 km S

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Grindola

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: 2
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
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: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: BARPALI
Distance to nearest town (km): 13
Distance to district HQ (km): 17
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 13
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Baramkela
Total area (ha): 576
Irrigated area (ha): 371.9
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Grindola

LGD code: 380430
Pincode: 768110
Post office: Barkote
Population (Census 2011): 1,544
Population (projected 2026): 1,820
Households: 404
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 918
Literacy rate: 70.7%
Coordinates: 21.22302°N, 83.69209°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Bolangir
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Sonepur
Member of Parliament: Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo
Member of Legislative Assembly: Niranjan Pujari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: KHIRODRA PADHAN
Block / Mandal: Barapali

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

Grindola — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,544

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,820

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

404

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

476

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: 1,544Census 2011
Households: 404Census 2011
Literacy rate: 70.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 918 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,8202026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4762026 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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Getting there

How to reach Grindola

Mandal centre

Barapali · ≈ 23 km

≈ 48 min by car · 57 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Bargarh · ≈ 34 km

≈ 1 h 11 min by car · 1 h 24 min by bike

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Nearest town · 18,399 people

Tora · ≈ 12 km

≈ 24 min by car · 28 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar245 kmcapital
Kolkata505 km
Hyderabad693 km
Chennai975 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBarpali11 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Kumbhari6 km
ATM / bankSBI ATM36 km
Petrol pumpHP40 km
CollegeWomen's Jr College Play Ground40 km
Police stationPolice Station40 km

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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

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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
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Odisha OBC Forum demands 27% reservation for Backward Classes in Panchayat elections
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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 Grindola?

The pincode of Grindola, Barapali block, Bargarh district, Odisha is 768110. The post office is Barkote.

Which post office delivers to Grindola?

Mail for Grindola is delivered through Barkote post office, pincode 768110, in Barapali block, Bargarh district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Grindola located?

Grindola is a village in Barapali block of Bargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Grindola as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Grindola village has a population of 1,544 across 404 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Grindola?

The current sarpanch of Grindola gram panchayat is KHIRODRA PADHAN.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Grindola in?

Grindola falls under the Bolangir Lok Sabha constituency (PC #10) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Grindola in?

Grindola falls under the Sonepur assembly constituency (AC #65) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Grindola?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Grindola village is 70.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Grindola?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Grindola village is 918 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Grindola?

12 schemes currently match residents of Grindola, 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 Grindola from Bargarh district centre?

Grindola is approximately 34 km (straight-line) from the centre of Bargarh district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Grindola?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Grindola village is 380430.

Which is the nearest town to Grindola?

Tora (population 18,399, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 12 km from Grindola in a straight line.

How big is Grindola compared to other villages in Barapali block?

Grindola ranks 27 of 74 villages in Barapali block by Census 2011 population (1,544 residents).

How far is Grindola from Bhubaneswar?

Grindola is about 245 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 318 km.

How far is Grindola from Kolkata?

Grindola is about 505 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 656 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Grindola?

Barpali is the nearest railway station to Grindola, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Grindola?

Government Hospital, Kumbhari is the nearest hospital or health centre to Grindola, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Grindola?

SBI ATM is the nearest ATM or bank to Grindola, about 36 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 47 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Grindola?

HP is the nearest petrol pump to Grindola, about 40 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 52 km.

Who is the MLA of Grindola?

Grindola falls under Sonepur assembly constituency (AC 65). The sitting MLA is Niranjan Pujari (BJD).

Who is the MP for Grindola?

Grindola is in Bolangir Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo (BJP).

What is the population of Grindola in 2026?

Grindola is estimated at 1,820 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,544 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

Who is the sarpanch of Grindola?

KHIRODRA PADHAN is the sarpanch of Grindola gram panchayat, Barapali block. See the sarpanch list of Barapali 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
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)