Podapali(Kala) village, Khariar block | Pincode 766107

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

GOBINDA BIHARI BARIK

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LGD code: 421962
Pincode: 766107
Post office: Khariar
Population: 498
Households: 143
Literacy rate: 46.8%
Sex ratio: 961 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 215

Census 2011 · in context

How Podapali(Kala) compares

By population, Podapali(Kala) ranks #82 of 118 villages in Khariar mandal.

Literacy rate

46.8%

−3.2% vs mandal average

Podapali(Kala): 46.8%
Khariar mandal: 50.0%
Nuapada district: 49.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

961

−47 vs mandal average

Podapali(Kala): 961
Khariar mandal: 1,008

Household size

people per home

3.5

−0.5 vs mandal average

Podapali(Kala): 3.5
Khariar mandal: 4.0

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

Podapali(Kala) at a glance

Podapali(Kala) is a village of 498 people in 143 households (Census 2011) in Khariar block, Nuapada district, Odisha, the 82nd-largest of 118 villages in Khariar block. Literacy is 47%, 3 points below the block average of 50% and the sex ratio is 961 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 766107, served by Khariar post office; the LGD village code is 421962. The sarpanch is GOBINDA BIHARI BARIK, and the village votes in Junagarh assembly constituency, represented by MLA Dibya Shankar Mishra. The population is estimated at 587 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Podapali(Kala) · this village	498	47%	—
Bargaon · Khariar	2,120	59%	—
Dumerbahal · Khariar	767	60%	—
Bendrabahal · Khariar	664	45%	—
Thelakodabari · Khariar	517	38%	—
Kasipala · Khariar	502	69%	—
Podapali(Khurd) · Khariar	374	39%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Podapali(Kala)

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): 18
Power hours (winter): 20
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
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: Yes
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: No
Nearest statutory town: KHARIAR ROAD
Distance to nearest town (km): 7
Distance to district HQ (km): 65
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 7
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Bargaon
Total area (ha): 270
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 19.1

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

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Key facts — Podapali(Kala)

LGD code: 421962
Pincode: 766107
Post office: Khariar
Population (Census 2011): 498
Population (projected 2026): 587
Households: 143
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 961
Literacy rate: 46.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kalahandi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Junagarh
Member of Parliament: Malvika Devi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Dibya Shankar Mishra
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: GOBINDA BIHARI BARIK
Block / Mandal: Khariar

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 Nuapada district level

Then & Now

Podapali(Kala) — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

498

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

587

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

143

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

Households · 2026

169

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: 498Census 2011
Households: 143Census 2011
Literacy rate: 46.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 961 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5872026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1692026 projection
Active job cards: 90,330MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 65,664MGNREGA · 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: 1,025NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 57.2%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 94.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 58.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 95.9%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 64.0%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 · Nuapada district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Nuapada district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Nuapada 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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Odisha rejects premature release plea of Hindutva man Dara Singh in Graham Staines murder case

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Five minors among nine deaths by drowning in a day across Odisha

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Odisha Panchayat Election 2027 | Ground Report From Binjharpur, Jajpur
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Odisha rejects premature release plea of Hindutva man Dara Singh in Graham Staines murder case
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Five minors among nine deaths by drowning in a day across Odisha
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People often ask about Podapali(Kala)

What is the pincode of Podapali(Kala)?

The pincode of Podapali(Kala), Khariar block, Nuapada district, Odisha is 766107. The post office is Khariar.

Which post office delivers to Podapali(Kala)?

Mail for Podapali(Kala) is delivered through Khariar post office, pincode 766107, in Khariar block, Nuapada district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Podapali(Kala) located?

Podapali(Kala) is a village in Khariar block of Nuapada district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Podapali(Kala) as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Podapali(Kala) village has a population of 498 across 143 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Podapali(Kala)?

The current sarpanch of Podapali(Kala) gram panchayat is GOBINDA BIHARI BARIK.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Podapali(Kala) in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Podapali(Kala) in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Podapali(Kala)?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Podapali(Kala) village is 46.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Podapali(Kala)?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Podapali(Kala) village is 961 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Podapali(Kala)?

12 schemes currently match residents of Podapali(Kala), 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 Podapali(Kala)?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Podapali(Kala) village is 421962.

How big is Podapali(Kala) compared to other villages in Khariar block?

Podapali(Kala) ranks 82 of 118 villages in Khariar block by Census 2011 population (498 residents).

Who is the MLA of Podapali(Kala)?

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

Who is the MP for Podapali(Kala)?

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

What is the population of Podapali(Kala) in 2026?

Podapali(Kala) is estimated at 587 people in 2026, up about 18% from 498 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Podapali(Kala) 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; Podapali(Kala) in Nuapada district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Podapali(Kala)?

GOBINDA BIHARI BARIK is the sarpanch of Podapali(Kala) gram panchayat, Khariar block. See the sarpanch list of Khariar 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, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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