Bhuan village, Nimapada block | Pincode 752114

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

MAMATA PARIDA

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LGD code: 408937
Pincode: 752114
Post office: Rench
Population: 312
Households: 79
Literacy rate: 79.5%
Sex ratio: 987 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 85

Census 2011 · in context

How Bhuan compares

By population, Bhuan ranks #179 of 241 villages in Nimapada mandal.

Literacy rate

79.5%

+3.0% vs mandal average

Bhuan: 79.5%
Nimapada mandal: 76.5%
Puri district: 76.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

987

+14 vs mandal average

Bhuan: 987
Nimapada mandal: 973

Household size

people per home

3.9

−0.4 vs mandal average

Bhuan: 3.9
Nimapada mandal: 4.3

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

Bhuan at a glance

Bhuan is a village of 312 people in 79 households (Census 2011) in Nimapada block, Puri district, Odisha, the 179th-largest of 241 villages in Nimapada block. Literacy is 80%, 3 points above the block average of 77% and the sex ratio is 987 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 752114, served by Rench post office; the LGD village code is 408937. The sarpanch is MAMATA PARIDA, and the village votes in Bhanjanagar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Pradyumna Kumar Nayak. The population is estimated at 368 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Bhuan · this village	312	80%	—
Dekhata · Nimapada	1,501	77%	—
Raidbazar · Nimapada	1,199	82%	—
Baulapada · Nimapada	1,186	83%	—
Harispur · Nimapada	1,072	74%	—
Sunugoradi · Nimapada	658	78%	—
Garapada · Nimapada	501	72%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Bhuan

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: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 1
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: Yes
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: BHUBANESWAR
Distance to nearest town (km): 25
Distance to district HQ (km): 55
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 8
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Dhanua
Total area (ha): 40
Irrigated area (ha): 23.15
Forest area (ha): 1.93

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

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Key facts — Bhuan

LGD code: 408937
Pincode: 752114
Post office: Rench
Population (Census 2011): 312
Population (projected 2026): 368
Households: 79
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 987
Literacy rate: 79.5%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kandhamal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bhanjanagar
Member of Parliament: Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Pradyumna Kumar Nayak
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: MAMATA PARIDA
Block / Mandal: Nimapada

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

Bhuan — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

312

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

368

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: 312Census 2011
Households: 79Census 2011
Literacy rate: 79.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 987 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3682026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 932026 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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September 2026

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Odisha OBC Forum demands 27% reservation for Backward Classes in Panchayat elections

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Odisha vigilance arrests panchayat officer after detecting 35 plots, two buildings, other assets

Reported by ThePrint.

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Sep

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Odisha Vigilance Arrests Baragada PEO Kartikeswar Behera in DA Case

Reported by Pragativadi.

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Odisha OBC Forum demands 27% reservation for Backward Classes in Panchayat elections
prameyanews.com10h ago
Odisha vigilance arrests panchayat officer after detecting 35 plots, two buildings, other assets
ThePrint14h ago
Odisha Vigilance Arrests Baragada PEO Kartikeswar Behera in DA Case
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Odisha: PEO in Vigilance net with 35 plots, buildings & market complex
The New Indian Express23h ago
Odisha yet to take final call on 27% OBC quota in panchayat polls, govt tells Assembly
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Implementing OBC quota in upcoming panchayat poll under examination: Odisha minister
orissapost.comyesterday

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Quick answers

People often ask about Bhuan

What is the pincode of Bhuan?

The pincode of Bhuan, Nimapada block, Puri district, Odisha is 752114. The post office is Rench.

Which post office delivers to Bhuan?

Mail for Bhuan is delivered through Rench post office, pincode 752114, in Nimapada block, Puri district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Bhuan located?

Bhuan is a village in Nimapada block of Puri district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Bhuan as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bhuan village has a population of 312 across 79 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Bhuan?

The current sarpanch of Bhuan gram panchayat is MAMATA PARIDA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bhuan in?

Bhuan falls under the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bhuan in?

Bhuan falls under the Bhanjanagar assembly constituency (AC #123) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Bhuan?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bhuan village is 79.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Bhuan?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bhuan village is 987 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bhuan?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bhuan, 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 Bhuan?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bhuan village is 408937.

How big is Bhuan compared to other villages in Nimapada block?

Bhuan ranks 179 of 241 villages in Nimapada block by Census 2011 population (312 residents).

Who is the MLA of Bhuan?

Bhuan falls under Bhanjanagar assembly constituency (AC 123). The sitting MLA is Pradyumna Kumar Nayak (BJP).

Who is the MP for Bhuan?

Bhuan is in Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi (BJP).

What is the population of Bhuan in 2026?

Bhuan is estimated at 368 people in 2026, up about 18% from 312 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

Who is the sarpanch of Bhuan?

MAMATA PARIDA is the sarpanch of Bhuan gram panchayat, Nimapada block. See the sarpanch list of Nimapada 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, 2026-09-22
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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