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Kandhamal

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Area · — km²
Population · 7,33,110
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Kandhamal — district of Odisha

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

District at a glance

About Kandhamal

Its tribal culture, scenic hill landscapes, and the Phiringia Falls waterfall.

District HQ
Phulbani

Must-visit places in Kandhamal

waterfall

Phiringia Falls

A scenic waterfall located in the Kandhamal hills, popular among nature enthusiasts.

  • hill
    Kotagarh

    A picturesque hill station in Kandhamal known for its pleasant climate and scenic views.

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Then & Now

Kandhamal district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
6,60,831
Census 2011 baseline
+21.4%
Population · 2026
8,02,255
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
1,55,256
Census 2011 baseline
+16.7%
Households · 2026
1,81,124
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 · 2,627 villages

Kandhamal 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
3,23,523Census 2011
Female population
3,37,308Census 2011
Sex ratio
1043 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
1,55,256Census 2011
SC population
1,00,569Census 2011
ST population
3,80,602Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
8,02,255+21.4%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
1,81,124RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
3,29,677Census 2011
Cultivators
59,513Census 2011
Agri labourers
41,772Census 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 Kandhamal district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

10 places mapped
Coverage
5 of 2,627 villages have notable places mapped · 0%
  • Hospital· 5
  • PHC· 3
  • Temple· 1
  • Restaurant· 1

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

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All 17 mandals of Kandhamal

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2627 villages · 171 GPs
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Top villages in Kandhamal

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Kandhamal

How many mandals and villages are in Kandhamal district?

Kandhamal district has 17 mandals and 2,627 revenue villages across 171 gram panchayats in Odisha.

Where is the headquarters of Kandhamal district?

The district headquarters of Kandhamal is —.

What is the pincode of Kandhamal district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Kandhamal fall under?

Kandhamal district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Kandhamal district?

Kandhamal district had a population of 7,33,110 per the 2011 Census, across 2,627 villages.

When was Kandhamal district formed?

Kandhamal district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Kandhamal district?

Major rivers in Kandhamal 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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Districts near Kandhamal

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