Majhiput village, Similiguda block | Pincode 764037

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

BALABHADRA BORA

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LGD code: 429840
Pincode: 764037
Post office: Nandapur
Population: 285
Households: 79
Literacy rate: 42.5%
Sex ratio: 926 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 170
Distance to district centre: 24 km
Distance to mandal centre: 2 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 365 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 479 km
Nearest railway station: Paliba · 14 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: New Apollo Medical Store · 9 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Majhiput compares

By population, Majhiput ranks #43 of 55 villages in Similiguda mandal.

Literacy rate

42.5%

+8.3% vs mandal average

Majhiput: 42.5%
Similiguda mandal: 34.2%
Koraput district: 41.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

926

−144 vs mandal average

Majhiput: 926
Similiguda mandal: 1,070

Household size

people per home

3.6

−0.2 vs mandal average

Majhiput: 3.6
Similiguda mandal: 3.8

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

Majhiput at a glance

Majhiput is a village of 285 people in 79 households (Census 2011) in Similiguda block, Koraput district, Odisha, the 43rd-largest of 55 villages in Similiguda block. Literacy is 43%, 8 points above the block average of 34% and the sex ratio is 926 women per 1,000 men. It lies 24 km from the Koraput district centre, 50 km from Ramabhadrapuram, the nearest town, 14 km from Paliba railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 764037, served by Nandapur post office; the LGD village code is 429840. The nearest hospital or health centre is New Apollo Medical Store, 9 km away. The sarpanch is BALABHADRA BORA, and the village votes in Pottangi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rama Chandra Kadam. The population is estimated at 336 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Majhiput · this village	285	43%	—
Majhiput · Similiguda	71	41%	0 km N
Machhaput · Similiguda	183	24%	0.1 km S
Barlamunda · Bandhugaon	386	18%	1.5 km S
Kumbhariput · Bandhugaon	1,502	63%	1.5 km W
Maliput · Similiguda	308	60%	1.6 km NW
Choragan · Similiguda	355	14%	1.6 km E

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Majhiput

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Primary school: 0
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: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: KORAPUT
Distance to nearest town (km): 51
Distance to district HQ (km): 41
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 19
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Gunthaput
Total area (ha): 180
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Majhiput

LGD code: 429840
Pincode: 764037
Post office: Nandapur
Population (Census 2011): 285
Population (projected 2026): 336
Households: 79
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 926
Literacy rate: 42.5%
Coordinates: 18.62805°N, 82.82285°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Pottangi
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rama Chandra Kadam
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: BALABHADRA BORA
Block / Mandal: Similiguda

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 Koraput district level

Then & Now

Majhiput — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

285

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

336

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

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: 285Census 2011
Households: 79Census 2011
Literacy rate: 42.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 926 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3362026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 932026 projection
Active job cards: 2,21,868MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,21,626MGNREGA · 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: 1,014NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 41.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 39.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 98.0%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 58.2%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 · Koraput district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Koraput district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Koraput 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 Majhiput

Mandal centre

Similiguda · ≈ 2.5 km

≈ 5 min by car · 6 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Koraput · ≈ 24 km

≈ 50 min by car · 59 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 10,962 people

Ramabhadrapuram · ≈ 50 km

≈ 1 h 43 min by car · 2 h 3 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar365 kmcapital
Hyderabad479 km
Chennai674 km
Kolkata724 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationPaliba14 km
Bus stopSemiliguda Bus Stand9 km
Hospital / PHCNew Apollo Medical Store9 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India9 km
Petrol pumpHP35 km
CollegeRaja college ground56 km
Police stationLandespolizei23 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Majhiput

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Quick answers

People often ask about Majhiput

What is the pincode of Majhiput?

The pincode of Majhiput, Similiguda block, Koraput district, Odisha is 764037. The post office is Nandapur.

Which post office delivers to Majhiput?

Mail for Majhiput is delivered through Nandapur post office, pincode 764037, in Similiguda block, Koraput district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Majhiput located?

Majhiput is a village in Similiguda block of Koraput district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Majhiput as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Majhiput village has a population of 285 across 79 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Majhiput?

The current sarpanch of Majhiput gram panchayat is BALABHADRA BORA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Majhiput in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Majhiput in?

Majhiput falls under the Pottangi assembly constituency (AC #145) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Majhiput?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Majhiput village is 42.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Majhiput?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Majhiput village is 926 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Majhiput?

12 schemes currently match residents of Majhiput, 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 Majhiput from Koraput district centre?

Majhiput is approximately 24 km (straight-line) from the centre of Koraput district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Majhiput?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Majhiput village is 429840.

Which is the nearest town to Majhiput?

Ramabhadrapuram (population 10,962, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 50 km from Majhiput in a straight line.

How big is Majhiput compared to other villages in Similiguda block?

Majhiput ranks 43 of 55 villages in Similiguda block by Census 2011 population (285 residents).

How far is Majhiput from Bhubaneswar?

Majhiput is about 365 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 475 km.

How far is Majhiput from Hyderabad?

Majhiput is about 479 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 623 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Majhiput?

Paliba is the nearest railway station to Majhiput, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 18 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Majhiput?

Semiliguda Bus Stand is the nearest bus stop to Majhiput, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Majhiput?

New Apollo Medical Store is the nearest hospital or health centre to Majhiput, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Majhiput?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Majhiput, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Majhiput?

HP is the nearest petrol pump to Majhiput, about 35 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 45 km.

Who is the MLA of Majhiput?

Majhiput falls under Pottangi assembly constituency (AC 145). The sitting MLA is Rama Chandra Kadam (INC).

Who is the MP for Majhiput?

Majhiput is in Koraput Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka (INC).

What is the population of Majhiput in 2026?

Majhiput is estimated at 336 people in 2026, up about 18% from 285 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

Who is the sarpanch of Majhiput?

BALABHADRA BORA is the sarpanch of Majhiput gram panchayat, Similiguda block. See the sarpanch list of Similiguda 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, 2026-09-10
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)