Tamalbai village, Seskhal block | Pincode 765017

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Tamalbai is a village in Seskhal mandal, Rayagada district, Odisha, with a population of 231 across 67 households. The village has a literacy rate of 13.9% and is located at coordinates 19.098°N, 83.567°E with PIN code 765017.

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ASHOK KUMAR PUALA

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LGD code: 426596
Pincode: 765017
Post office: J.K.Pur
Population: 231
Households: 67
Literacy rate: 13.9%
Sex ratio: 1200 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 136
Distance to district centre: 29 km
Distance to mandal centre: 12 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 271 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 569 km
Nearest railway station: Ladda · 16 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Govt Medical Jangili · 5 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Tamalbai compares

By population, Tamalbai ranks #49 of 92 villages in Seskhal mandal.

Literacy rate

13.9%

−18.3% vs mandal average

Tamalbai: 13.9%
Seskhal mandal: 32.2%
Rayagada district: 42.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,200

+85 vs mandal average

Tamalbai: 1,200
Seskhal mandal: 1,115

Household size

people per home

3.4

−1.0 vs mandal average

Tamalbai: 3.4
Seskhal mandal: 4.4

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

Tamalbai at a glance

Tamalbai is a village of 231 people in 67 households (Census 2011) in Seskhal block, Rayagada district, Odisha, the 49th-largest of 92 villages in Seskhal block. Literacy is 14%, 18 points below the block average of 32% and the sex ratio is 1,200 women per 1,000 men. It lies 29 km from the Rayagada district centre, 46 km from Veeraghattam, the nearest town, 16 km from Ladda railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 765017, served by J.K.Pur post office; the LGD village code is 426596. The nearest hospital or health centre is Govt Medical Jangili, 5 km away. The sarpanch is ASHOK KUMAR PUALA. The population is estimated at 272 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Tamalbai · this village	231	14%	—
Jodi · Seskhal	259	18%	0.8 km S
Rupuni · Rayagada	610	23%	1.7 km NE
Panichatra · Agarpada	99	73%	1.9 km N
Suruni · Rayagada	448	45%	2.7 km S
Muliguda · Chandrapur	76	4%	3.1 km S
Muliguda · Gummalakshmipuram	345	25%	3.2 km S

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Tamalbai

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: 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: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: RAYAGADA
Distance to nearest town (km): 25
Distance to district HQ (km): 38
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 38
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Mirabali
Total area (ha): 53
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 7.93

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

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Key facts — Tamalbai

LGD code: 426596
Pincode: 765017
Post office: J.K.Pur
Population (Census 2011): 231
Population (projected 2026): 272
Households: 67
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1200
Literacy rate: 13.9%
Coordinates: 19.09826°N, 83.56670°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Rayagada
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: ASHOK KUMAR PUALA
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

Tamalbai — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

231

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Population · 2026

272

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

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: 231Census 2011
Households: 67Census 2011
Literacy rate: 13.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1200 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2722026 proj. · +17.7% vs 2011
Est. households: 792026 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 Tamalbai

Mandal centre

Seskhal · ≈ 12 km

≈ 24 min by car · 29 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Rayagada · ≈ 29 km

≈ 1 h by car · 1 h 11 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 14,315 people

Veeraghattam · ≈ 46 km

≈ 1 h 34 min by car · 1 h 51 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar271 kmcapital
Hyderabad569 km
Kolkata631 km
Chennai756 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationLadda16 km
Bus stopTadikonda Bus Stop8 km
Hospital / PHCGovt Medical Jangili5 km
ATM / bankCorporation Bank18 km
Petrol pumpSri Kanthamma Filling Station25 km
CollegeRayagada Institute of Technology and Management16 km
Police stationKusa16 km

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People often ask about Tamalbai

What is the pincode of Tamalbai?

The pincode of Tamalbai, Seskhal block, Rayagada district, Odisha is 765017. The post office is J.K.Pur.

Which post office delivers to Tamalbai?

Mail for Tamalbai is delivered through J.K.Pur post office, pincode 765017, in Seskhal block, Rayagada district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Tamalbai located?

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

What is the population of Tamalbai as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Tamalbai village has a population of 231 across 67 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Tamalbai?

The current sarpanch of Tamalbai gram panchayat is ASHOK KUMAR PUALA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Tamalbai in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Tamalbai in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Tamalbai?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Tamalbai village is 13.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Tamalbai?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Tamalbai village is 1200 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Tamalbai?

12 schemes currently match residents of Tamalbai, 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 Tamalbai from Rayagada district centre?

Tamalbai is approximately 29 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 Tamalbai?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Tamalbai village is 426596.

Which is the nearest town to Tamalbai?

Veeraghattam (population 14,315, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 46 km from Tamalbai in a straight line.

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

Tamalbai ranks 49 of 92 villages in Seskhal block by Census 2011 population (231 residents).

How far is Tamalbai from Bhubaneswar?

Tamalbai is about 271 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 353 km.

How far is Tamalbai from Hyderabad?

Tamalbai is about 569 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 740 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Tamalbai?

Ladda is the nearest railway station to Tamalbai, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 21 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Tamalbai?

Tadikonda Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Tamalbai, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Tamalbai?

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

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Tamalbai?

Corporation Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Tamalbai, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 24 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Tamalbai?

Sri Kanthamma Filling Station is the nearest petrol pump to Tamalbai, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 33 km.

Who is the MP for Tamalbai?

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

What is the population of Tamalbai in 2026?

Tamalbai is estimated at 272 people in 2026, up about 18% from 231 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

Who is the sarpanch of Tamalbai?

ASHOK KUMAR PUALA is the sarpanch of Tamalbai gram panchayat, Seskhal block. See the sarpanch list of Seskhal block for every gram panchayat.

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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, 2026-09-25
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People often ask about Tamalbai

What is the pincode of Tamalbai?

Which post office delivers to Tamalbai?

In which district is Tamalbai located?

What is the population of Tamalbai as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Tamalbai?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Tamalbai in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Tamalbai in?

What is the literacy rate in Tamalbai?

What is the sex ratio in Tamalbai?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Tamalbai?

How far is Tamalbai from Rayagada district centre?

What is the LGD code of Tamalbai?

Which is the nearest town to Tamalbai?

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

How far is Tamalbai from Bhubaneswar?

How far is Tamalbai from Hyderabad?

Which is the nearest railway station to Tamalbai?

Which is the nearest bus stop to Tamalbai?

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Tamalbai?

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Tamalbai?

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Tamalbai?

Who is the MP for Tamalbai?

What is the population of Tamalbai in 2026?

Which agro-climatic zone is Tamalbai in?

Who is the sarpanch of Tamalbai?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Tamalbai — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Tamalbai on the map

Latest posts

Ekharajat Mahal Land Disputes: HC Pushes Odisha to Clarify 36-Village Status

"Where is my mom?" 7-month-old tiger cub rescued from house near Odisha's Similipal

Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 3.0: Odisha Plants 47 Lakh Saplings in Single Day

Notable persons of Tamalbai

Open jobs in Tamalbai

Upcoming events

Anant Chaturdashi

Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti

Navaratri (Sharad)

Dussehra (Vijayadashami)