Dhirapur village, Nimapada block | Pincode 752106

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

NIRUPAMA PRADHAN

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LGD code: 409026
Pincode: 752106
Post office: Nimapara
Population: 1,007
Households: 212
Literacy rate: 78.5%
Sex ratio: 896 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 290

Census 2011 · in context

How Dhirapur compares

By population, Dhirapur ranks #66 of 241 villages in Nimapada mandal.

Literacy rate

78.5%

+2.0% vs mandal average

Dhirapur: 78.5%
Nimapada mandal: 76.5%
Puri district: 76.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

896

−77 vs mandal average

Dhirapur: 896
Nimapada mandal: 973

Household size

people per home

4.8

+0.5 vs mandal average

Dhirapur: 4.8
Nimapada mandal: 4.3

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

Dhirapur at a glance

Dhirapur is a village of 1,007 people in 212 households (Census 2011) in Nimapada block, Puri district, Odisha, the 66th-largest of 241 villages in Nimapada block. Literacy is 79%, 2 points above the block average of 77% and the sex ratio is 896 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 752106, served by Nimapara post office; the LGD village code is 409026. The sarpanch is NIRUPAMA PRADHAN, and the village votes in Bhanjanagar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Pradyumna Kumar Nayak. The population is estimated at 1,187 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Dhirapur · this village	1,007	79%	—
Terundia · Nimapada	2,818	73%	—
Dighalo · Nimapada	1,680	72%	—
Rajarasi · Nimapada	775	74%	—
Jageswarpur · Nimapada	670	79%	—
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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Dhirapur

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
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): 15
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: 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: NIMAPADA
Distance to nearest town (km): 8
Distance to district HQ (km): 46
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 3
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Terundia
Total area (ha): 111
Irrigated area (ha): 50
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Dhirapur

LGD code: 409026
Pincode: 752106
Post office: Nimapara
Population (Census 2011): 1,007
Population (projected 2026): 1,187
Households: 212
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 896
Literacy rate: 78.5%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kandhamal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bhanjanagar
Member of Parliament: Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Pradyumna Kumar Nayak
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: NIRUPAMA PRADHAN
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

Dhirapur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,007

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,187

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

212

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

250

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: 1,007Census 2011
Households: 212Census 2011
Literacy rate: 78.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 896 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,1872026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2502026 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 Vigilance Arrests Baragada PEO Kartikeswar Behera in DA Case

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Odisha: PEO in Vigilance net with 35 plots, buildings & market complex

Reported by newindianexpress.com.

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Odisha yet to take final call on 27% OBC quota in panchayat polls, govt tells Assembly

Reported by The Statesman.

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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
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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 Expressyesterday
Odisha yet to take final call on 27% OBC quota in panchayat polls, govt tells Assembly
The Statesman2 days ago
Implementing OBC quota in upcoming panchayat poll under examination: Odisha minister
orissapost.com2 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Dhirapur

What is the pincode of Dhirapur?

The pincode of Dhirapur, Nimapada block, Puri district, Odisha is 752106. The post office is Nimapara.

Which post office delivers to Dhirapur?

Mail for Dhirapur is delivered through Nimapara post office, pincode 752106, in Nimapada block, Puri district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Dhirapur located?

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

What is the population of Dhirapur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dhirapur village has a population of 1,007 across 212 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Dhirapur?

The current sarpanch of Dhirapur gram panchayat is NIRUPAMA PRADHAN.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhirapur in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhirapur in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Dhirapur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dhirapur village is 78.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Dhirapur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dhirapur village is 896 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhirapur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dhirapur, 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 Dhirapur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dhirapur village is 409026.

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

Dhirapur ranks 66 of 241 villages in Nimapada block by Census 2011 population (1,007 residents).

Who is the MLA of Dhirapur?

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

Who is the MP for Dhirapur?

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

What is the population of Dhirapur in 2026?

Dhirapur is estimated at 1,187 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,007 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

Who is the sarpanch of Dhirapur?

NIRUPAMA PRADHAN is the sarpanch of Dhirapur 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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