Khalakata village, Gop block | Pincode 752111

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

MENAKA BEHERA

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LGD code: 409540
Pincode: 752111
Post office: Konark
Population: 1,585
Households: 295
Literacy rate: 67.9%
Sex ratio: 969 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 456

Census 2011 · in context

How Khalakata compares

By population, Khalakata ranks #18 of 181 villages in Gop mandal.

Literacy rate

67.9%

−7.7% vs mandal average

Khalakata: 67.9%
Gop mandal: 75.6%
Puri district: 76.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

969

−10 vs mandal average

Khalakata: 969
Gop mandal: 979

Household size

people per home

5.4

+1.0 vs mandal average

Khalakata: 5.4
Gop mandal: 4.4

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

Khalakata at a glance

Khalakata is a village of 1,585 people in 295 households (Census 2011) in Gop block, Puri district, Odisha, the 18th-largest of 181 villages in Gop block. Literacy is 68%, 8 points below the block average of 76% and the sex ratio is 969 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 752111, served by Konark post office; the LGD village code is 409540. The sarpanch is MENAKA BEHERA, and the village votes in Ranpur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Surama Padhy. The population is estimated at 1,869 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Khalakata

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): 12
Power hours (winter): 14
Primary school: 2
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: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: KONARK
Distance to nearest town (km): 16
Distance to district HQ (km): 22
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 22
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Sutana
Total area (ha): 1,499
Irrigated area (ha): 20.24
Forest area (ha): 575.14

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

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Key facts — Khalakata

LGD code: 409540
Pincode: 752111
Post office: Konark
Population (Census 2011): 1,585
Population (projected 2026): 1,869
Households: 295
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 969
Literacy rate: 67.9%
Lok Sabha constituency: Puri
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Ranpur
Member of Parliament: Sambit Patra
Member of Legislative Assembly: Surama Padhy
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: MENAKA BEHERA
Block / Mandal: Gop

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 Puri district level

Then & Now

Khalakata — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,585

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,869

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

295

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

348

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: 1,585Census 2011
Households: 295Census 2011
Literacy rate: 67.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 969 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,8692026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3482026 projection
Active job cards: 1,21,928MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 37,683MGNREGA · 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: 782NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 87.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 67.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 63.3%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 · Puri district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Puri district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Puri 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 Begins Voter List Preparation For 2027 Panchayat, Municipal Elections

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What is the pincode of Khalakata?

The pincode of Khalakata, Gop block, Puri district, Odisha is 752111. The post office is Konark.

Which post office delivers to Khalakata?

Mail for Khalakata is delivered through Konark post office, pincode 752111, in Gop block, Puri district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Khalakata located?

Khalakata is a village in Gop block of Puri district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Khalakata as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Khalakata village has a population of 1,585 across 295 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Khalakata?

The current sarpanch of Khalakata gram panchayat is MENAKA BEHERA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Khalakata in?

Khalakata falls under the Puri Lok Sabha constituency (PC #17) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Khalakata in?

Khalakata falls under the Ranpur assembly constituency (AC #119) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Khalakata?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Khalakata village is 67.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Khalakata?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Khalakata village is 969 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Khalakata?

12 schemes currently match residents of Khalakata, 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 Khalakata?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Khalakata village is 409540.

How big is Khalakata compared to other villages in Gop block?

Khalakata ranks 18 of 181 villages in Gop block by Census 2011 population (1,585 residents).

Who is the MLA of Khalakata?

Khalakata falls under Ranpur assembly constituency (AC 119). The sitting MLA is Surama Padhy (BJP).

Who is the MP for Khalakata?

Khalakata is in Puri Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sambit Patra (BJP).

What is the population of Khalakata in 2026?

Khalakata is estimated at 1,869 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,585 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

Who is the sarpanch of Khalakata?

MENAKA BEHERA is the sarpanch of Khalakata gram panchayat, Gop block. See the sarpanch list of Gop 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, 2026-09-16
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)