Achava village, Seskhal block | Pincode 765002

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Achava is a village in Seskhal mandal, Rayagada district, Odisha. It has a population of 434 across 104 households with a literacy rate of 41%.

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RANJIT HUIKA

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LGD code: 426647
Pincode: 765002
Post office: Rayagada S.F.
Population: 434
Households: 104
Literacy rate: 41%
Sex ratio: 1260 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 245
Distance to district centre: 22 km
Distance to mandal centre: 3 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 278 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 562 km
Nearest railway station: Ladda · 8 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Govt Medical Jangili · 5 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Achava compares

By population, Achava ranks #23 of 92 villages in Seskhal mandal.

Literacy rate

41.0%

+8.8% vs mandal average

Achava: 41.0%
Seskhal mandal: 32.2%
Rayagada district: 42.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,260

+145 vs mandal average

Achava: 1,260
Seskhal mandal: 1,115

Household size

people per home

4.2

−0.2 vs mandal average

Achava: 4.2
Seskhal mandal: 4.4

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

Achava at a glance

Achava is a village of 434 people in 104 households (Census 2011) in Seskhal block, Rayagada district, Odisha, the 23rd-largest of 92 villages in Seskhal block. Literacy is 41%, 9 points above the block average of 32% and the sex ratio is 1,260 women per 1,000 men. It lies 22 km from the Rayagada district centre, 52 km from Veeraghattam, the nearest town, 8 km from Ladda railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 765002, served by Rayagada S.F. post office; the LGD village code is 426647. The nearest hospital or health centre is Govt Medical Jangili, 5 km away. The sarpanch is RANJIT HUIKA. The population is estimated at 512 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Achava · this village	434	41%	—
Harpana · Seskhal	242	21%	0 km E
Dengaduru · Rayagada	278	15%	1.2 km SW
Jarabadi · Seskhal	135	5%	1.9 km NW
Barapadi · Baliguda	115	10%	1.9 km NW
Majabali · Baliguda	70	9%	1.9 km NW
Jadabanda · Baliguda	57	40%	1.9 km NW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Achava

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: No
Power hours (summer): 12
Power hours (winter): 15
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: 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: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: RAYAGADA
Distance to nearest town (km): 24
Distance to district HQ (km): 30
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 30
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Ganjigam
Total area (ha): 131
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 23.94

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

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Key facts — Achava

LGD code: 426647
Pincode: 765002
Post office: Rayagada S.F.
Population (Census 2011): 434
Population (projected 2026): 512
Households: 104
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1260
Literacy rate: 41.0%
Coordinates: 19.13881°N, 83.47412°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Rayagada
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: RANJIT HUIKA
Block / Mandal: Seskhal

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

Achava — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

434

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

512

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

104

Census 2011 baseline

+18.3%

Households · 2026

123

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: 434Census 2011
Households: 104Census 2011
Literacy rate: 41.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1260 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5122026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 1232026 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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Getting there

How to reach Achava

Mandal centre

Seskhal · ≈ 3.4 km

≈ 7 min by car · 8 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Rayagada · ≈ 22 km

≈ 46 min by car · 54 min by bike

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Nearest town · 14,315 people

Veeraghattam · ≈ 52 km

≈ 1 h 47 min by car · 2 h 7 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar278 kmcapital
Hyderabad562 km
Kolkata635 km
Chennai755 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationLadda8 km
Bus stopPitamahel Bus Stop7 km
Hospital / PHCGovt Medical Jangili5 km
ATM / bankCorporation Bank8 km
Petrol pumpSri Kanthamma Filling Station36 km
CollegeRayagada Institute of Technology and Management6 km
Police stationl. police station9 km

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What is the pincode of Achava?

The pincode of Achava, Seskhal block, Rayagada district, Odisha is 765002. The post office is Rayagada S.F..

Which post office delivers to Achava?

Mail for Achava is delivered through Rayagada S.F. post office, pincode 765002, in Seskhal block, Rayagada district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Achava located?

Achava is a village in Seskhal block of Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Achava as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Achava village has a population of 434 across 104 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Achava?

The current sarpanch of Achava gram panchayat is RANJIT HUIKA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Achava in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Achava in?

Achava falls under the Rayagada assembly constituency (AC #140) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Achava?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Achava village is 41.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Achava?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Achava village is 1260 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Achava?

12 schemes currently match residents of Achava, 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.

How far is Achava from Rayagada district centre?

Achava is approximately 22 km (straight-line) from the centre of Rayagada district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Achava?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Achava village is 426647.

Which is the nearest town to Achava?

Veeraghattam (population 14,315, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 52 km from Achava in a straight line.

How big is Achava compared to other villages in Seskhal block?

Achava ranks 23 of 92 villages in Seskhal block by Census 2011 population (434 residents).

How far is Achava from Bhubaneswar?

Achava is about 278 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 361 km.

How far is Achava from Hyderabad?

Achava is about 562 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 730 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Achava?

Ladda is the nearest railway station to Achava, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Achava?

Pitamahel Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Achava, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Achava?

Govt Medical Jangili is the nearest hospital or health centre to Achava, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Achava?

Corporation Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Achava, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Achava?

Sri Kanthamma Filling Station is the nearest petrol pump to Achava, about 36 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 47 km.

Who is the MP for Achava?

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

What is the population of Achava in 2026?

Achava is estimated at 512 people in 2026, up about 18% from 434 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

Who is the sarpanch of Achava?

RANJIT HUIKA is the sarpanch of Achava gram panchayat, Seskhal block. See the sarpanch list of Seskhal 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, 2026-09-12
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)