Geera village, Serango block | Pincode 761207

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Menita Bhuyan

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LGD code: 414462
Pincode: 761207
Post office: Gumma (Gajapati)
Population: 1,079
Households: 253
Literacy rate: 10%
Sex ratio: 1180 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 571
Distance to district centre: 54 km
Distance to mandal centre: 4 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 278 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 565 km
Nearest railway station: Kuneru · 14 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital,Madalangi · 11 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Geera compares

By population, Geera ranks #10 of 234 villages in Serango mandal.

Literacy rate

10.0%

−31.6% vs mandal average

Geera: 10.0%
Serango mandal: 41.6%
Gajapati district: 45.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,180

+123 vs mandal average

Geera: 1,180
Serango mandal: 1,057

Household size

people per home

4.3

−0.4 vs mandal average

Geera: 4.3
Serango mandal: 4.7

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

Geera at a glance

Geera is a village of 1,079 people in 253 households (Census 2011) in Serango block, Gajapati district, Odisha, the 10th-largest of 234 villages in Serango block. Literacy is 10%, 32 points below the block average of 42% and the sex ratio is 1,180 women per 1,000 men. It lies 54 km from the Gajapati district centre, 30 km from Veeraghattam, the nearest town, 14 km from Kuneru railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 761207, served by Gumma (Gajapati) post office; the LGD village code is 414462. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital,Madalangi, 11 km away. The sarpanch is Menita Bhuyan. The population is estimated at 1,272 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Geera · this village	1,079	10%	—
Maneba · Serango	141	15%	0 km N
Gaiba · Serango	1,674	69%	0 km N
Gandra · Gummalakshmipuram	126	33%	0 km N
Khariguda · Serango	220	41%	1.2 km SW
Bayyada · Gummalakshmipuram	369	23%	1.6 km W
Balesu · Gummalakshmipuram	583	13%	2 km W

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Geera

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): 16
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: 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: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: PARLAKHEMUNDI
Distance to nearest town (km): 48
Distance to district HQ (km): 56
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 56
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Kujasinghi
Total area (ha): 527
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 78.23

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

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Key facts — Geera

LGD code: 414462
Pincode: 761207
Post office: Gumma (Gajapati)
Population (Census 2011): 1,079
Population (projected 2026): 1,272
Households: 253
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1180
Literacy rate: 10.0%
Coordinates: 18.95928°N, 83.57662°E
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Menita Bhuyan
Block / Mandal: Serango

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 Gajapati district level

Then & Now

Geera — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,079

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,272

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

253

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

298

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: 1,079Census 2011
Households: 253Census 2011
Literacy rate: 10.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1180 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,2722026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2982026 projection
Active job cards: 93,072MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 57,080MGNREGA · 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: 999NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 50.5%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 94.1%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 58.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 97.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 66.1%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 · Gajapati district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Gajapati district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Gajapati 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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Getting there

How to reach Geera

Mandal centre

Serango · ≈ 4.3 km

≈ 9 min by car · 10 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Gajapati · ≈ 54 km

≈ 1 h 51 min by car · 2 h 12 min by bike

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Nearest town · 14,315 people

Veeraghattam · ≈ 30 km

≈ 1 h 2 min by car · 1 h 14 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar278 kmcapital
Hyderabad565 km
Kolkata640 km
Chennai743 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKuneru14 km
Bus stopAmiti Colony Bus Stop4 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital,Madalangi11 km
ATM / bankVishaka Co-operative bank26 km
Petrol pumpH P Petrol Bunk22 km
CollegeSSSD Government Polytechnic13 km
Police stationPolice station, Komarada13 km

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People often ask about Geera

What is the pincode of Geera?

The pincode of Geera, Serango block, Gajapati district, Odisha is 761207. The post office is Gumma (Gajapati).

Which post office delivers to Geera?

Mail for Geera is delivered through Gumma (Gajapati) post office, pincode 761207, in Serango block, Gajapati district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Geera located?

Geera is a village in Serango block of Gajapati district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Geera as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Geera village has a population of 1,079 across 253 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Geera?

The current sarpanch of Geera gram panchayat is Menita Bhuyan.

What is the literacy rate in Geera?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Geera village is 10.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Geera?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Geera village is 1180 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Geera?

12 schemes currently match residents of Geera, 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 Geera from Gajapati district centre?

Geera is approximately 54 km (straight-line) from the centre of Gajapati district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Geera?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Geera village is 414462.

Which is the nearest town to Geera?

Veeraghattam (population 14,315, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 30 km from Geera in a straight line.

How big is Geera compared to other villages in Serango block?

Geera ranks 10 of 234 villages in Serango block by Census 2011 population (1,079 residents).

How far is Geera from Bhubaneswar?

Geera is about 278 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 362 km.

How far is Geera from Hyderabad?

Geera is about 565 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 735 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Geera?

Kuneru is the nearest railway station to Geera, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Geera?

Amiti Colony Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Geera, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Geera?

Government Hospital,Madalangi is the nearest hospital or health centre to Geera, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Geera?

Vishaka Co-operative bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Geera, about 26 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 33 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Geera?

H P Petrol Bunk is the nearest petrol pump to Geera, about 22 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 29 km.

What is the population of Geera in 2026?

Geera is estimated at 1,272 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,079 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

Who is the sarpanch of Geera?

Menita Bhuyan is the sarpanch of Geera gram panchayat, Serango block. See the sarpanch list of Serango 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, 2026-09-18
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)