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Kalahandi

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Area · — km²
Population · 15,76,869
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Kalahandi — district of Odisha

Kalahandi is a district in Odisha. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Kalahandi

Agricultural production, particularly cotton and rice cultivation in central Odisha.

District HQ
Bhawanipatna

Must-visit places in Kalahandi

monument

Hirakud Dam

One of India's longest earthen dams, located on the Mahanadi River near Sambalpur.

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Then & Now

Kalahandi district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
14,54,882
Census 2011 baseline
+19.2%
Population · 2026
17,34,767
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
3,73,304
Census 2011 baseline
+15.6%
Households · 2026
4,31,480
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 · District aggregates · 2,301 villages

Kalahandi district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
7,24,646Census 2011
Female population
7,30,236Census 2011
Sex ratio
1008 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
3,73,304Census 2011
SC population
2,64,974Census 2011
ST population
4,40,775Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
17,34,767+19.2%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
4,31,480RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
7,09,276Census 2011
Cultivators
1,11,700Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,42,016Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
23,63,679 / 28,49,88983% complete
SBM-G toilets
1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Kalahandi district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
17 of 2,301 villages have notable places mapped · 1%
  • Hospital· 20
  • Temple· 13
  • PHC· 8
  • Railway· 4
  • Shop· 4
  • ATM· 3
  • High school· 2
  • Bus stop· 2
  • College· 1
  • Restaurant· 1
  • Bank· 1
  • GP office· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Kalahandi district.

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All 13 mandals of Kalahandi

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2301 villages · 310 GPs
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Top villages in Kalahandi

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Kalahandi

How many mandals and villages are in Kalahandi district?

Kalahandi district has 13 mandals and 2,301 revenue villages across 310 gram panchayats in Odisha.

Where is the headquarters of Kalahandi district?

The district headquarters of Kalahandi is —.

What is the pincode of Kalahandi district?

Kalahandi district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Kalahandi may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Kalahandi fall under?

Kalahandi district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Kalahandi district?

Kalahandi district had a population of 15,76,869 per the 2011 Census, across 2,301 villages.

When was Kalahandi district formed?

Kalahandi district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Kalahandi district?

Major rivers in Kalahandi district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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