Gorkel village, Narala mandal, Kalahandi | Pincode 766100

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SUBHADRA MAJHI

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LGD code: 422774
Pincode: 766100
Population: 432
Households: 122
Literacy rate: 54.2%
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 179

Census 2011 · in context

How Gorkel compares

By population, Gorkel ranks #95 of 183 villages in Narala mandal.

Literacy rate

54.2%

−3.4% vs mandal average

Gorkel: 54.2%
Narala mandal: 57.6%
Kalahandi district: 50.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,000

−3 vs mandal average

Gorkel: 1,000
Narala mandal: 1,003

Household size

people per home

3.5

−0.3 vs mandal average

Gorkel: 3.5
Narala mandal: 3.8

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

Key facts — Gorkel

LGD code: 422774
Pincode: 766100
Population (Census 2011): 432
Population (projected 2026): 509
Households: 122
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1000
Literacy rate: 54.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kandhamal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Phulbani
Member of Parliament: Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Uma Charan Mallick
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SUBHADRA MAJHI
Block / Mandal: Narala

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 Kalahandi district level

Then & Now

Gorkel — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

432

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

509

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

122

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

144

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: 432Census 2011
Households: 122Census 2011
Literacy rate: 54.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5092026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 1442026 projection
Active job cards: 2,20,401MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,30,213MGNREGA · 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: 903NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 63.8%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 64.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 64.2%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 · Kalahandi district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kalahandi district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kalahandi 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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What is the pincode of Gorkel?

The pincode of Gorkel, Narala mandal, Kalahandi district, Odisha is 766100.

In which district is Gorkel located?

Gorkel is a village in Narala mandal of Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Gorkel as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Gorkel village has a population of 432 across 122 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Gorkel?

The current sarpanch of Gorkel gram panchayat is SUBHADRA MAJHI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gorkel in?

Gorkel falls under the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Gorkel in?

Gorkel falls under the Phulbani assembly constituency (AC #84) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Gorkel?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Gorkel village is 54.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Gorkel?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Gorkel village is 1000 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Gorkel?

12 schemes currently match residents of Gorkel, 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 Gorkel?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Gorkel village is 422774.

How big is Gorkel compared to other villages in Narala mandal?

Gorkel ranks 95 of 183 villages in Narala mandal by Census 2011 population (432 residents).

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What is the pincode of Gorkel?

In which district is Gorkel located?

What is the population of Gorkel as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Gorkel?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gorkel in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Gorkel in?

What is the literacy rate in Gorkel?

What is the sex ratio in Gorkel?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Gorkel?

What is the LGD code of Gorkel?

How big is Gorkel compared to other villages in Narala mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Gorkel — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Gorkel on the map

Latest posts

Odisha Plans For Dedicated TV Channel To Promote Jagannath Culture

Odisha Government Notifies City Gas Distribution Policy, 2026

Odisha City Gas Distribution Policy 2026 targets faster PNG networks and CNG stations

Notable persons of Gorkel

Open jobs in Gorkel

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Gorkel

What is the pincode of Gorkel?

In which district is Gorkel located?

What is the population of Gorkel as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Gorkel?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gorkel in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Gorkel in?

What is the literacy rate in Gorkel?

What is the sex ratio in Gorkel?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Gorkel?

What is the LGD code of Gorkel?

How big is Gorkel compared to other villages in Narala mandal?