Simoda village, Kundei block | Pincode 764074

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

MALATI GOND

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LGD code: 427300
Pincode: 764074
Post office: Raighar
Population: 1,020
Households: 204
Literacy rate: 47%
Sex ratio: 943 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 629

Census 2011 · in context

How Simoda compares

By population, Simoda ranks #16 of 24 villages in Kundei mandal.

Literacy rate

47.0%

+2.1% vs mandal average

Simoda: 47.0%
Kundei mandal: 44.9%
Nabarangpur district: 38.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

943

−46 vs mandal average

Simoda: 943
Kundei mandal: 989

Household size

people per home

5.0

Same as the mandal average

Simoda: 5.0
Kundei mandal: 5.0

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

Simoda at a glance

Simoda is a village of 1,020 people in 204 households (Census 2011) in Kundei block, Nabarangpur district, Odisha, the 16th-largest of 24 villages in Kundei block. Literacy is 47%, 2 points above the block average of 45% and the sex ratio is 943 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 764074, served by Raighar post office; the LGD village code is 427300. The sarpanch is MALATI GOND, and the village votes in Junagarh assembly constituency, represented by MLA Dibya Shankar Mishra. The population is estimated at 1,203 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Simoda · this village	1,020	47%	—
Kibekonga · Raighar	2,298	48%	—
Parchipara · Raighar	1,974	57%	—
Dhodrapara · Raighar	1,409	27%	—
Tumuda · Kundei	1,406	34%	—
Koradihi · Kundei	454	33%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Simoda

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
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: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: UMARKOTE
Distance to nearest town (km): 65
Distance to district HQ (km): 129
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 35
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Parchipada
Total area (ha): 675
Irrigated area (ha): 25.05
Forest area (ha): 126.09

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

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Key facts — Simoda

LGD code: 427300
Pincode: 764074
Post office: Raighar
Population (Census 2011): 1,020
Population (projected 2026): 1,203
Households: 204
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 943
Literacy rate: 47.0%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kalahandi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Junagarh
Member of Parliament: Malvika Devi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Dibya Shankar Mishra
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: MALATI GOND
Block / Mandal: Kundei

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 Nabarangpur district level

Then & Now

Simoda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,020

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,203

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

204

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

241

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: 1,020Census 2011
Households: 204Census 2011
Literacy rate: 47.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 943 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,2032026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2412026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —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 · Nabarangpur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Nabarangpur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Nabarangpur 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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People often ask about Simoda

What is the pincode of Simoda?

The pincode of Simoda, Kundei block, Nabarangpur district, Odisha is 764074. The post office is Raighar.

Which post office delivers to Simoda?

Mail for Simoda is delivered through Raighar post office, pincode 764074, in Kundei block, Nabarangpur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Simoda located?

Simoda is a village in Kundei block of Nabarangpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Simoda as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Simoda village has a population of 1,020 across 204 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Simoda?

The current sarpanch of Simoda gram panchayat is MALATI GOND.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Simoda in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Simoda in?

Simoda falls under the Junagarh assembly constituency (AC #78) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Simoda?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Simoda village is 47.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Simoda?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Simoda village is 943 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Simoda?

The nearest health facility to Simoda is Government Hospital Ranmal (~6.9 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Simoda?

12 schemes currently match residents of Simoda, 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 Simoda?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Simoda village is 427300.

How big is Simoda compared to other villages in Kundei block?

Simoda ranks 16 of 24 villages in Kundei block by Census 2011 population (1,020 residents).

Who is the MLA of Simoda?

Simoda falls under Junagarh assembly constituency (AC 78). The sitting MLA is Dibya Shankar Mishra (BJD).

Who is the MP for Simoda?

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

What is the population of Simoda in 2026?

Simoda is estimated at 1,203 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,020 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

Who is the sarpanch of Simoda?

MALATI GOND is the sarpanch of Simoda gram panchayat, Kundei block. See the sarpanch list of Kundei 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
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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