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Gajapati

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Area · — km²
Population · 5,77,817
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About the district

Gajapati — district of Odisha

Gajapati is a district in Odisha. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Gajapati

Tribal culture, natural beauty, and the sacred Rushikulya River nesting ground for Olive Ridley sea turtles.

District HQ
Paralakhemundi

Must-visit places in Gajapati

beach

Rushikulya Beach

Major nesting site for endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles along the Bay of Bengal coast.

  • fort
    Paralakhemundi Fort

    Historic fort associated with the former princely state of Paralakhemundi.

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Then & Now

Gajapati district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
5,07,151
Census 2011 baseline
+22.9%
Population · 2026
6,23,172
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
1,12,365
Census 2011 baseline
+15.5%
Households · 2026
1,29,830
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 · District aggregates · 1,670 villages

Gajapati district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
2,47,655Census 2011
Female population
2,59,496Census 2011
Sex ratio
1048 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
1,12,365Census 2011
SC population
29,535Census 2011
ST population
3,08,867Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
6,23,172+22.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
1,29,830RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
2,67,265Census 2011
Cultivators
51,970Census 2011
Agri labourers
67,167Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
23,63,679 / 28,49,88983% complete
SBM-G toilets
1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Gajapati district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
17 of 1,670 villages have notable places mapped · 1%
  • Temple· 21
  • PHC· 8
  • Shop· 8
  • Hospital· 7
  • Railway· 6
  • Bank· 2
  • Restaurant· 2
  • School· 1
  • Police· 1
  • Post office· 1
  • Church· 1
  • Market· 1
  • Fuel· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Gajapati district.

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All 10 mandals of Gajapati

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1670 villages · 149 GPs
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Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Gajapati

How many mandals and villages are in Gajapati district?

Gajapati district has 10 mandals and 1,670 revenue villages across 149 gram panchayats in Odisha.

Where is the headquarters of Gajapati district?

The district headquarters of Gajapati is —.

What is the pincode of Gajapati district?

Gajapati district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Gajapati may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Gajapati fall under?

Gajapati district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Gajapati district?

Gajapati district had a population of 5,77,817 per the 2011 Census, across 1,670 villages.

When was Gajapati district formed?

Gajapati district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Gajapati district?

Major rivers in Gajapati district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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