Puhundi village, Tikiri block | Pincode 765015

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Puhundi is a village in Tikiri mandal, Rayagada district, Odisha. It has a population of 1,825 across 474 households with a literacy rate of 34%. The village is located at 19.116°N, 83.078°E.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

LILABATI MANDINGA

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LGD code: 426108
Pincode: 765015
Post office: Kashipur (Rayagada)
Population: 1,825
Households: 474
Literacy rate: 34%
Sex ratio: 1039 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,002
Distance to district centre: 47 km
Distance to mandal centre: 1 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 316 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 522 km
Nearest railway station: Singaram · 3 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital,Gorakhpur,Kashipur · 14 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Puhundi compares

By population, Puhundi ranks #2 of 44 villages in Tikiri mandal.

Literacy rate

34.0%

−3.0% vs mandal average

Puhundi: 34.0%
Tikiri mandal: 37.0%
Rayagada district: 42.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,039

+19 vs mandal average

Puhundi: 1,039
Tikiri mandal: 1,020

Household size

people per home

3.9

−0.2 vs mandal average

Puhundi: 3.9
Tikiri mandal: 4.1

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

Puhundi at a glance

Puhundi is a village of 1,825 people in 474 households (Census 2011) in Tikiri block, Rayagada district, Odisha, the 2nd-largest of 44 villages in Tikiri block. Literacy is 34%, 3 points below the block average of 37% and the sex ratio is 1,039 women per 1,000 men. It lies 47 km from the Rayagada district centre, 49 km from Jayapatna, the nearest town, 3 km from Singaram railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 765015, served by Kashipur (Rayagada) post office; the LGD village code is 426108. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital,Gorakhpur,Kashipur, 14 km away. The sarpanch is LILABATI MANDINGA. The population is estimated at 2,152 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Puhundi · this village	1,825	34%	—
Puhundi · Jarada	1,047	61%	0 km N
Podapadar · Kashipur	46	9%	0.1 km W
Maliguda · Tikiri	1,006	27%	1 km W
Mailiguda · Tikiri	142	6%	1 km W
Kansariguda · Tikiri	95	22%	1.3 km E
Bandhapadara · Tikiri	366	28%	2.4 km NW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Puhundi

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): 14
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 0
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: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
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): 59
Distance to district HQ (km): 70
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 35
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Podapadi
Total area (ha): 879
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 501.57

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

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Key facts — Puhundi

LGD code: 426108
Pincode: 765015
Post office: Kashipur (Rayagada)
Population (Census 2011): 1,825
Population (projected 2026): 2,152
Households: 474
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1039
Literacy rate: 34.0%
Coordinates: 19.11553°N, 83.07767°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Rayagada
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: LILABATI MANDINGA
Block / Mandal: Tikiri

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

Puhundi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,825

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,152

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

474

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

559

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: 1,825Census 2011
Households: 474Census 2011
Literacy rate: 34.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1039 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,1522026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 5592026 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 Puhundi

Mandal centre

Tikiri · ≈ 1.5 km

≈ 3 min by car · 4 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Rayagada · ≈ 47 km

≈ 1 h 36 min by car · 1 h 54 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,707 people

Jayapatna · ≈ 49 km

≈ 1 h 40 min by car · 1 h 58 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar316 kmcapital
Hyderabad522 km
Kolkata670 km
Chennai735 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationSingaram3 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital,Gorakhpur,Kashipur14 km
ATM / bankCorporation Bank36 km
CollegeRayagada Institute of Technology and Management35 km
Police stationl. police station36 km

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People often ask about Puhundi

What is the pincode of Puhundi?

The pincode of Puhundi, Tikiri block, Rayagada district, Odisha is 765015. The post office is Kashipur (Rayagada).

Which post office delivers to Puhundi?

Mail for Puhundi is delivered through Kashipur (Rayagada) post office, pincode 765015, in Tikiri block, Rayagada district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Puhundi located?

Puhundi is a village in Tikiri block of Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Puhundi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Puhundi village has a population of 1,825 across 474 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Puhundi?

The current sarpanch of Puhundi gram panchayat is LILABATI MANDINGA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Puhundi in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Puhundi in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Puhundi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Puhundi village is 34.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Puhundi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Puhundi village is 1039 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Puhundi?

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

Puhundi is approximately 47 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 Puhundi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Puhundi village is 426108.

Which is the nearest town to Puhundi?

Jayapatna (population 10,707, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 49 km from Puhundi in a straight line.

How big is Puhundi compared to other villages in Tikiri block?

Puhundi ranks 2 of 44 villages in Tikiri block by Census 2011 population (1,825 residents).

How far is Puhundi from Bhubaneswar?

Puhundi is about 316 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 411 km.

How far is Puhundi from Hyderabad?

Puhundi is about 522 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 678 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Puhundi?

Singaram is the nearest railway station to Puhundi, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Puhundi?

Government Hospital,Gorakhpur,Kashipur is the nearest hospital or health centre to Puhundi, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 18 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Puhundi?

Corporation Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Puhundi, about 36 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 47 km.

Who is the MP for Puhundi?

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

What is the population of Puhundi in 2026?

Puhundi is estimated at 2,152 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,825 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

Who is the sarpanch of Puhundi?

LILABATI MANDINGA is the sarpanch of Puhundi gram panchayat, Tikiri block. See the sarpanch list of Tikiri 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
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)