Chalkhamba village, Gunupur block | Pincode 765033

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LGD code: 426759
Pincode: 765033
Post office: Dambasora
Population: 1,739
Households: 459
Literacy rate: 60.1%
Sex ratio: 1048 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 849

Census 2011 · in context

How Chalkhamba compares

By population, Chalkhamba ranks #6 of 206 villages in Gunupur mandal.

Literacy rate

60.1%

+17.2% vs mandal average

Chalkhamba: 60.1%
Gunupur mandal: 42.9%
Rayagada district: 42.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,048

−2 vs mandal average

Chalkhamba: 1,048
Gunupur mandal: 1,050

Household size

people per home

3.8

−0.4 vs mandal average

Chalkhamba: 3.8
Gunupur mandal: 4.2

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

Chalkhamba at a glance

Chalkhamba is a village of 1,739 people in 459 households (Census 2011) in Gunupur block, Rayagada district, Odisha, the 6th-largest of 206 villages in Gunupur block. Literacy is 60%, 17 points above the block average of 43% and the sex ratio is 1,048 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 765033, served by Dambasora post office; the LGD village code is 426759. The population is estimated at 2,050 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Chalkhamba

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
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: Yes
Private bus service: No
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: GUNUPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 7
Distance to district HQ (km): 83
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 8
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Chalkamba
Total area (ha): 376
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 148.21

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

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Key facts — Chalkhamba

LGD code: 426759
Pincode: 765033
Post office: Dambasora
Population (Census 2011): 1,739
Population (projected 2026): 2,050
Households: 459
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1048
Literacy rate: 60.1%
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gunupur
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Block / Mandal: Gunupur

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 Rayagada district level

Then & Now

Chalkhamba — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,739

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,050

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

459

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

541

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: 1,739Census 2011
Households: 459Census 2011
Literacy rate: 60.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1048 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,0502026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 5412026 projection
Active job cards: 1,26,090MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 73,434MGNREGA · 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: 951NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 45.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 50.5%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 92.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 69.1%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 · Rayagada district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Rayagada district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Rayagada 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 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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Odisha Panchayat Election 2027 | Ground Report From Binjharpur, Jajpur
Kanak News Odisha2 days ago
Odisha rejects premature release plea of Hindutva man Dara Singh in Graham Staines murder case
Maktoob2 days ago
Five minors among nine deaths by drowning in a day across Odisha
The New Indian Express2 days ago
Odisha tribal woman’s last rites delayed for two days over alleged religious conversion
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The New Indian Express6 days ago

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People often ask about Chalkhamba

What is the pincode of Chalkhamba?

The pincode of Chalkhamba, Gunupur block, Rayagada district, Odisha is 765033. The post office is Dambasora.

Which post office delivers to Chalkhamba?

Mail for Chalkhamba is delivered through Dambasora post office, pincode 765033, in Gunupur block, Rayagada district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Chalkhamba located?

Chalkhamba is a village in Gunupur block of Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Chalkhamba as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Chalkhamba village has a population of 1,739 across 459 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chalkhamba in?

Chalkhamba falls under the Koraput Lok Sabha constituency (PC #21) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chalkhamba in?

Chalkhamba falls under the Gunupur assembly constituency (AC #138) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Chalkhamba?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Chalkhamba village is 60.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Chalkhamba?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Chalkhamba village is 1048 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chalkhamba?

12 schemes currently match residents of Chalkhamba, 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 Chalkhamba?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chalkhamba village is 426759.

How big is Chalkhamba compared to other villages in Gunupur block?

Chalkhamba ranks 6 of 206 villages in Gunupur block by Census 2011 population (1,739 residents).

Who is the MP for Chalkhamba?

Chalkhamba is in Koraput Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka (INC).

What is the population of Chalkhamba in 2026?

Chalkhamba is estimated at 2,050 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,739 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-18
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)