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Chitrapada (Kandhaguda)

Kolnara tehsil
Pincode 765002
Area 210 ha
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Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) is a revenue village in Kolnara tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha. It had a population of 297 in 73 households (Census 2011).

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Census 2011 Snapshot

297 souls. 73 homes.

Kolnara tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha.

297
Population
73
Households
41.0%
Literacy
1,339
Sex ratio
210 ha
Total area
183
Workforce
LGD 426276Source: Census 2011 + LGD
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Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) is a village in Kolnara tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha. At the 2011 Census it had 297 people in 73 households, with a literacy rate of 41.0%. It is administered by the Mukundapur gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 765002.

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LGD village code426276
Census 2011 code426276
Gram panchayatMukundapur · LGD 121204
Pincode765002
TehsilKolnara · LGD 7512
DistrictRayagada
StateOdisha
Male / Female127 / 170 · Census 2011
Area210 ha · Census 2011
Coordinates19.2575° N, 83.5444° E
Lok SabhaKoraput · Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka (INC)
AssemblyBissam Cuttack · Nilamadhab Hikaka (INC)
Development block
Kolnara Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
Self-help groups
0 self-help groups with 0 members (2025-26) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Height
about 607 m above sea level At Chitrapada (Kandhaguda)'s map point, from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 surface model (~90 m cells). Copernicus DEM GLO-90 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018, provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA.

Gram panchayat

Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) is in the Mukundapur gram panchayat.

Other villages in Mukundapur

Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.

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Census 2011 · in context

How Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) compares

By population, Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) ranks #87 of 189 inhabited villages in Kolnara tehsil.

Literacy rate%
41.0%
−7.8% vs Kolnara tehsil average
Chitrapada (Kandhaguda)
41.0%
Kolnara tehsil
48.9%
Rayagada district
44.5%
Sex ratio♀ per 1000 ♂
1,339
+263 vs Kolnara tehsil average
Chitrapada (Kandhaguda)
1,339
Kolnara tehsil
1,076
Rayagada district
1,064
Household sizepeople per home
4.1
−0.3 vs Kolnara tehsil average
Chitrapada (Kandhaguda)
4.1
Kolnara tehsil
4.4
Rayagada district
4.3

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.

What Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) had in Census 2011

  • Primary school Available · 1 in the village
  • Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
  • Treated tap water Not available
  • All-weather road Available
  • Public bus service Available
  • Power for homes Available
  • Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
  • Mobile phone coverage Available

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Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) at a glance

Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) is a village of 297 people in 73 households (Census 2011) in Kolnara tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, the 87th of 189 inhabited villages in Kolnara tehsil by population. Literacy is 41.0%, 7.8 points below the tehsil figure of 48.9%, and the sex ratio is 1,339 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 765002; the LGD village code is 426276. The population is estimated at about 320 in 2026 (+6.4% since 2011; scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection, not a census count).

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Key facts — Chitrapada (Kandhaguda)

LGD village code426276
Pincode765002
Population (Census 2011)297
Population (estimate 2026)≈ 320 · +6.4% · estimate, not a census count
Households73
Households (estimate 2026)≈ 80 · estimate, not a census count
Literacy41.0%
Sex ratio1,339 ♀/1000♂
Workers183
Block / TehsilKolnara
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Then & Now

Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) — Census 2011 to estimated 2026

Estimate · not a census count
Population · 2011
297
Census 2011 count
Population · 2026 (estimate)
≈ 320
estimate, not a census count
Households · 2011
73
Census 2011 count
Households · 2026 (estimate)
≈ 80
estimate, not a census count

Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)

Method: the Census 2011 count × Odisha's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+6.4%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.

Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26

Demographics — Census 2011

Population, education & work

India's last full Census was in 2011; these are its village-level counts (Primary Census Abstract). The 2026 figures above are labelled estimates, not census counts.
Population
Population
297Census 2011
Male / female
127 / 170
Households
73
People per home
4.1
Education
Literacy rate
41.0%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Work
Workers
183
Work participation
61.6%workers ÷ population

Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.

NFHS-5 (2019–21) · National Family Health Survey

Health & sanitation — Rayagada district (NFHS-5, 2019–21)

District factsheet values published by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the International Institute for Population Sciences. Survey estimates for the whole district, not a census.

These are district-level figures for Rayagada district, not figures for Chitrapada (Kandhaguda).

Sex ratio at birth
951 ♀/1000♂
Children born in the last 5 years, females per 1,000 males
Female literacy
45.1%
Women age 15–49 who are literate
Electricity
96.6%
Population living in households with electricity
Improved sanitation
50.5%
Population living in households that use an improved sanitation facility
Children vaccinated
92.7%
Children age 12–23 months fully vaccinated (card or mother's recall)
Anaemia (women)
69.1%
All women age 15–49 who are anaemic
Institutional births
68.9%
Births in a health facility, in the 5 years before the survey
Stunting
43.6%
Children under 5 who are stunted (height-for-age)
Improved drinking water
91.3%
Population living in households with an improved drinking-water source
Clean cooking fuel
30.2%
Households using clean fuel for cooking
Health insurance
45.5%
Households with any usual member covered by a health insurance or financing scheme
Post-2011 updates

Scheme progress — Rayagada district

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These are district-level figures for Rayagada district, not figures for Chitrapada (Kandhaguda).

PMAY-G (rural houses) is not shown: the ministry publishes no district-wise bulk dataset.

Location & surroundings

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Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) · 19.2575° N, 83.5444° E

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Electoral profile

Lok SabhaKoraput · Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka (INC), elected 2024
AssemblyBissam Cuttack (ST) · Nilamadhab Hikaka (INC), MLA since 2024

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Nearest services to Chitrapada (Kandhaguda)

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  • Bank branchNone within 25 km
  • ATMNone within 25 km
  • Post officeMukundapur Branch Post Office · 3.7 km (straight line) · PIN 765029 · India Post (as of 2026-09-01)
  • Petrol pumpNone within 25 km
  • Hospital / PHCPHC, Minajhola · 6.4 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
  • SchoolNone within 25 km

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Banks, ATMs & post offices390 in Rayagada district

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Hospitals & clinics43 in Rayagada district

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Schools & anganwadis4 in Rayagada district

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Colleges & universities8 in Rayagada district

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Temples7 in Rayagada district

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Transport35 in Rayagada district

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FAQ

People often ask about Chitrapada (Kandhaguda)

  1. Where is Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) located?

    Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) is a village in Kolnara tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

  2. Which district is Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) in?

    Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) is in Rayagada district of Odisha.

  3. Which gram panchayat does Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) belong to?

    Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) comes under the Mukundapur gram panchayat.

  4. What is the pincode of Chitrapada (Kandhaguda)?

    The pincode of Chitrapada (Kandhaguda), Kolnara, Rayagada is 765002.

  5. What is the population of Chitrapada (Kandhaguda)?

    As per the 2011 Census, Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) had a population of 297 (127 males and 170 females).

  6. How many households are there in Chitrapada (Kandhaguda)?

    Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) had 73 households at the 2011 Census.

  7. What is the area of Chitrapada (Kandhaguda)?

    Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) covers about 210 hectares.

  8. What is the literacy rate of Chitrapada (Kandhaguda)?

    The literacy rate of Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) was 41.0% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).

  9. What is the sex ratio of Chitrapada (Kandhaguda)?

    Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) had 1,339 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.

  10. Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) in?

    Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) is in the Koraput Lok Sabha constituency.

  11. Who is the MP for Chitrapada (Kandhaguda)?

    Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka (Indian National Congress) won the Koraput Lok Sabha seat, which includes Chitrapada (Kandhaguda), in 2024.

  12. Which assembly constituency is Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) in?

    Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) is in the Bissam Cuttack assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.

  13. Who is the MLA for Chitrapada (Kandhaguda)?

    Nilamadhab Hikaka (Indian National Congress) won the Bissam Cuttack assembly seat, which includes Chitrapada (Kandhaguda), in 2024.

  14. Which development block is Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) in?

    Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) is in the Kolnara development block (Local Government Directory).

  15. What is the LGD code of Chitrapada (Kandhaguda)?

    The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) is 426276 and its Census 2011 village code is 426276.

  16. Which villages are near Chitrapada (Kandhaguda)?

    Villages near Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) include Dondasena Sikabadi (0.8 km), Lingaguda (2.1 km), Rodanga (2.6 km), Rodangi (2.6 km), Karanjholi (2.9 km).

  17. What is the population of Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) in 2026?

    No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Chitrapada (Kandhaguda)'s Census 2011 population of 297 by Odisha's official RGI projection (+6.4% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 320 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.

  18. Who is the sarpanch of Chitrapada (Kandhaguda)?

    The sarpanch of Chitrapada (Kandhaguda) has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.

Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.

Sources & freshness
  • Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
  • Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
  • Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
  • Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
  • 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
  • Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
  • Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Climate & El Niño

Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory

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Rainfall at this location — reanalysis estimate (~28 km grid), not a rain-gauge reading

Last 30 days (24 Sept 2026 – 23 Oct 2026): 127.7 mm. A comparison with the long-term average for these days isn't computed yet; IMD's monthly normal for the district is below.

Long-term district average for October: 109.4 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)

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Mandi prices · Rayagada

Latest reports from markets in Rayagada district, within the last 14 days.

Latest reports up to 29 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.

CommodityMarketMinMaxModalDate
Beetroot · BeetrootRayagada(Muniguda) APMC8,0009,9009,00029 Oct 2026
Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · BhindiRayagada(Muniguda) APMC5,0007,2006,50029 Oct 2026
Brinjal · RoundGunpur APMC7,0808,5007,90029 Oct 2026
Brinjal · BrinjalRayagada APMC1,9002,0002,00029 Oct 2026
Cabbage · CabbageGunpur APMC7,0008,7007,68029 Oct 2026
Cabbage · CabbageRayagada APMC2,4002,5002,50029 Oct 2026
CarrotRayagada APMC2,9003,0003,00029 Oct 2026
Carrot · CarrotGunpur APMC7,0008,8608,00029 Oct 2026

Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →

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Helplines

Official services

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Schemes worth checking

  • PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

    Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.

  • Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.

  • PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.

  • Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority

    Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.

  • National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution

    Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.

  • National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.

  • PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment

    Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.

  • Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.

  • Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).

  • Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.

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