Ganju village, Phiringia mandal, Kandhamal | Pincode 762002

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LGD code: 415195
Pincode: 762002
Population: 252
Households: 60
Literacy rate: 24.6%
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 145

Census 2011 · in context

How Ganju compares

By population, Ganju ranks #84 of 322 villages in Phiringia mandal.

Literacy rate

24.6%

−27.5% vs mandal average

Ganju: 24.6%
Phiringia mandal: 52.1%
Kandhamal district: 54.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,000

−53 vs mandal average

Ganju: 1,000
Phiringia mandal: 1,053

Household size

people per home

4.2

−0.1 vs mandal average

Ganju: 4.2
Phiringia mandal: 4.3

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

Key facts — Ganju

LGD code: 415195
Pincode: 762002
Population (Census 2011): 252
Population (projected 2026): 297
Households: 60
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1000
Literacy rate: 24.6%
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bissam Cuttack
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Block / Mandal: Phiringia

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 Kandhamal district level

Then & Now

Ganju — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

252

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

297

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.3%

Households · 2026

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: 252Census 2011
Households: 60Census 2011
Literacy rate: 24.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2972026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 71

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 · Kandhamal district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kandhamal district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kandhamal 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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What is the pincode of Ganju?

The pincode of Ganju, Phiringia mandal, Kandhamal district, Odisha is 762002.

In which district is Ganju located?

Ganju is a village in Phiringia mandal of Kandhamal district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Ganju as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Ganju village has a population of 252 across 60 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Ganju in?

Ganju falls under the Koraput Lok Sabha constituency (PC #21) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Ganju in?

Ganju falls under the Bissam Cuttack assembly constituency (AC #139) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Ganju?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Ganju village is 24.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Ganju?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Ganju village is 1000 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Ganju?

12 schemes currently match residents of Ganju, 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.

What is the LGD code of Ganju?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Ganju village is 415195.

How big is Ganju compared to other villages in Phiringia mandal?

Ganju ranks 84 of 322 villages in Phiringia mandal by Census 2011 population (252 residents).

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Ganju — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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What is the pincode of Ganju?

In which district is Ganju located?

What is the population of Ganju as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Ganju in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Ganju in?

What is the literacy rate in Ganju?

What is the sex ratio in Ganju?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Ganju?

What is the LGD code of Ganju?

How big is Ganju compared to other villages in Phiringia mandal?

Ganju on the map

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Ganju

What is the pincode of Ganju?

In which district is Ganju located?

What is the population of Ganju as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Ganju in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Ganju in?

What is the literacy rate in Ganju?

What is the sex ratio in Ganju?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Ganju?

What is the LGD code of Ganju?

How big is Ganju compared to other villages in Phiringia mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Ganju — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Odisha Plans For Dedicated TV Channel To Promote Jagannath Culture

Odisha Government Notifies City Gas Distribution Policy, 2026

Odisha City Gas Distribution Policy 2026 targets faster PNG networks and CNG stations

Notable persons of Ganju

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