Billesu village, Seskhal block | Pincode 765002

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

RANJIT HUIKA

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LGD code: 426648
Pincode: 765002
Post office: Rayagada S.F.
Population: 1,282
Households: 218
Literacy rate: 49.1%
Sex ratio: 682 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 435

Census 2011 · in context

How Billesu compares

By population, Billesu ranks #1 of 92 villages in Seskhal mandal — the largest.

Literacy rate

49.1%

+16.9% vs mandal average

Billesu: 49.1%
Seskhal mandal: 32.2%
Rayagada district: 42.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

682

−433 vs mandal average

Billesu: 682
Seskhal mandal: 1,115

Household size

people per home

5.9

+1.5 vs mandal average

Billesu: 5.9
Seskhal mandal: 4.4

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

Billesu at a glance

Billesu is a village of 1,282 people in 218 households (Census 2011) in Seskhal block, Rayagada district, Odisha, the largest of 92 villages in Seskhal block. Literacy is 49%, 17 points above the block average of 32% and the sex ratio is 682 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 765002, served by Rayagada S.F. post office; the LGD village code is 426648. The sarpanch is RANJIT HUIKA. The population is estimated at 1,511 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Billesu · this village	1,282	49%	—
Champikota · Seskhal	880	21%	—
Gajigam · Seskhal	799	30%	—
Achava · Seskhal	434	41%	—
Jangesu · Seskhal	79	47%	—
Udaygonda · Seskhal	0	—	—
Nandabadi · Seskhal	0	—	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Billesu

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: 0
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
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: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: RAYAGADA
Distance to nearest town (km): 23
Distance to district HQ (km): 30
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 30
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Ganjigam
Total area (ha): 465
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 99.33

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

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Key facts — Billesu

LGD code: 426648
Pincode: 765002
Post office: Rayagada S.F.
Population (Census 2011): 1,282
Population (projected 2026): 1,511
Households: 218
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 682
Literacy rate: 49.1%
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

Billesu — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,282

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,511

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

218

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

257

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: 1,282Census 2011
Households: 218Census 2011
Literacy rate: 49.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 682 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,5112026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2572026 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
Kanak News Odisha2 days ago
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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People often ask about Billesu

What is the pincode of Billesu?

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

Which post office delivers to Billesu?

Mail for Billesu 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 Billesu located?

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

What is the population of Billesu as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Billesu village has a population of 1,282 across 218 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Billesu?

The current sarpanch of Billesu gram panchayat is RANJIT HUIKA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Billesu in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Billesu in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Billesu?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Billesu village is 49.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Billesu?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Billesu village is 682 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Billesu?

12 schemes currently match residents of Billesu, 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 Billesu?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Billesu village is 426648.

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

Billesu ranks 1 of 92 villages in Seskhal block by Census 2011 population (1,282 residents) — it is the largest village in the block.

Who is the MP for Billesu?

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

What is the population of Billesu in 2026?

Billesu is estimated at 1,511 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,282 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

Who is the sarpanch of Billesu?

RANJIT HUIKA is the sarpanch of Billesu 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, 2026-09-19
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