Belguda village, Junagarh block | Pincode 766023

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SIBA HATI

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LGD code: 423797
Pincode: 766023
Post office: Mahichala
Population: 726
Households: 178
Literacy rate: 49.4%
Sex ratio: 1017 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 291
Distance to district centre: 180 km
Distance to mandal centre: 163 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 424 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 420 km
Nearest railway station: Padua · 40 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Mathili · 19 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Belguda compares

By population, Belguda ranks #97 of 168 villages in Junagarh mandal.

Literacy rate

49.4%

+1.2% vs mandal average

Belguda: 49.4%
Junagarh mandal: 48.2%
Kalahandi district: 50.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,017

+14 vs mandal average

Belguda: 1,017
Junagarh mandal: 1,003

Household size

people per home

4.1

+0.1 vs mandal average

Belguda: 4.1
Junagarh mandal: 4.0

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

Belguda at a glance

Belguda is a village of 726 people in 178 households (Census 2011) in Junagarh block, Kalahandi district, Odisha, the 97th-largest of 168 villages in Junagarh block. Literacy is 49%, 1 points above the block average of 48% and the sex ratio is 1,017 women per 1,000 men. It lies 180 km from the Kalahandi district centre, 40 km from Padua railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 766023, served by Mahichala post office; the LGD village code is 423797. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Mathili, 19 km away. The sarpanch is SIBA HATI, and the village votes in Lanjigarh assembly constituency, represented by MLA Pradip Kumar Dishari. The population is estimated at 856 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Belguda · this village	726	49%	—
Belguda · Lanjigarh	87	41%	0 km N
Anjariaguda · Chitrakonda	—	—	3 km S
Kirsanipada · Mudulipada	388	25%	3.7 km NW
Gokharpada · Mudulipada	141	17%	3.7 km NW
Anguraguda · Mudulipada	81	22%	3.7 km E
Bondapada · Mudulipada	224	6%	3.9 km NE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Belguda

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: Yes
Power hours (summer): 12
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: 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: JUNAGARH
Distance to nearest town (km): 21
Distance to district HQ (km): 47
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 21
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Goudchhendia
Total area (ha): 265
Irrigated area (ha): 196.82
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Belguda

LGD code: 423797
Pincode: 766023
Post office: Mahichala
Population (Census 2011): 726
Population (projected 2026): 856
Households: 178
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1017
Literacy rate: 49.4%
Coordinates: 18.41085°N, 82.30847°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Kalahandi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Lanjigarh
Member of Parliament: Malvika Devi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Pradip Kumar Dishari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SIBA HATI
Block / Mandal: Junagarh

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 Kalahandi district level

Then & Now

Belguda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

726

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

856

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

178

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

210

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: 726Census 2011
Households: 178Census 2011
Literacy rate: 49.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1017 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 8562026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2102026 projection
Active job cards: 2,20,401MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,30,213MGNREGA · 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: 903NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 63.8%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 64.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 64.2%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 · Kalahandi district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kalahandi district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kalahandi 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 Belguda

Mandal centre

Junagarh · ≈ 163 km

≈ 5 h 35 min by car · 6 h 38 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Kalahandi · ≈ 180 km

≈ 6 h 10 min by car · 7 h 19 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar424 kmcapital
Hyderabad420 km
Chennai631 km
Kolkata782 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationPadua40 km
Bus stopONUKUDELLI BUS STOP18 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Mathili19 km
ATM / bankSTATE BANK OF INDIA19 km
Police stationPolice Station, Sileru49 km

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September 2026

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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

Reported by ThePrint.

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Sep

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Odisha Vigilance Arrests Baragada PEO Kartikeswar Behera in DA Case

Reported by Pragativadi.

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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
The New Indian Expressyesterday
Odisha yet to take final call on 27% OBC quota in panchayat polls, govt tells Assembly
The Statesman2 days ago
Implementing OBC quota in upcoming panchayat poll under examination: Odisha minister
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People often ask about Belguda

What is the pincode of Belguda?

The pincode of Belguda, Junagarh block, Kalahandi district, Odisha is 766023. The post office is Mahichala.

Which post office delivers to Belguda?

Mail for Belguda is delivered through Mahichala post office, pincode 766023, in Junagarh block, Kalahandi district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Belguda located?

Belguda is a village in Junagarh block of Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Belguda as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Belguda village has a population of 726 across 178 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Belguda?

The current sarpanch of Belguda gram panchayat is SIBA HATI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Belguda in?

Belguda falls under the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency (PC #11) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Belguda in?

Belguda falls under the Lanjigarh assembly constituency (AC #77) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Belguda?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Belguda village is 49.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Belguda?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Belguda village is 1017 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Belguda?

12 schemes currently match residents of Belguda, 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 Belguda from Kalahandi district centre?

Belguda is approximately 180 km (straight-line) from the centre of Kalahandi district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Belguda?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Belguda village is 423797.

How big is Belguda compared to other villages in Junagarh block?

Belguda ranks 97 of 168 villages in Junagarh block by Census 2011 population (726 residents).

How far is Belguda from Bhubaneswar?

Belguda is about 424 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 552 km.

How far is Belguda from Hyderabad?

Belguda is about 420 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 546 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Belguda?

Padua is the nearest railway station to Belguda, about 40 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 52 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Belguda?

ONUKUDELLI BUS STOP is the nearest bus stop to Belguda, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 23 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Belguda?

Government Hospital, Mathili is the nearest hospital or health centre to Belguda, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 25 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Belguda?

STATE BANK OF INDIA is the nearest ATM or bank to Belguda, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 25 km.

Who is the MLA of Belguda?

Belguda falls under Lanjigarh assembly constituency (AC 77). The sitting MLA is Pradip Kumar Dishari (BJD).

Who is the MP for Belguda?

Belguda is in Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Malvika Devi (BJP).

What is the population of Belguda in 2026?

Belguda is estimated at 856 people in 2026, up about 18% from 726 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

Who is the sarpanch of Belguda?

SIBA HATI is the sarpanch of Belguda gram panchayat, Junagarh block. See the sarpanch list of Junagarh 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
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-24
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)