# Paralakhemundi, Gajapati (Odisha) – Town Population & History

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Town · Gajapati, Odisha 

# Paralakhemundi

Paralakhemundi is a town in Parlakhemundi sub-district of Gajapati district, Odisha (municipality). The 2011 Census counted **46,272 people** in 10,664 households. Literacy was 81.6%.

- 46,272people (2011)
- 10,664households
- 81.6%literacy
- 17census wards

## Population of Paralakhemundi

■ Paralakhemundi · ■ Gajapati urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****81.6%**

**77.9%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****996**

**1006

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****917**

**908

Working population ****36.0%**

**37.7%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Paralakhemundi

Of every 100 households in Paralakhemundi in 2011, 89 had electricity, 71 a toilet at home and 67 cooked with LPG; 71 had a mobile phone, 30 a two-wheeler and 2 a car.

■ Paralakhemundi · ■ Gajapati urban average

Electricity for lighting ****89%**

**79%

Toilet within the home ****71%**

**57%

No toilet (open defecation) ****28%**

**43%

Tap water ****63%**

**59%

Drinking water within premises ****52%**

**40%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****67%**

**50%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****30%**

**47%

Use banking services ****68%**

**62%

Television ****75%**

**63%

Mobile phone ****71%**

**63%

Computer with internet ****3%**

**2%

Two-wheeler ****30%**

**23%

Car / jeep / van ****2%**

**2%

None of these assets ****13%**

**21%

Own their home ****68%**

**73%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Paralakhemundi work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 13,025 (78%) · **■** Household industry 659 (4%) · **■** Farming 409 (2%) · **■** Marginal 2,554 (15%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## How has the population of Paralakhemundi changed?

From 17,336 in 1901 to 43,097 in 2001.

**1901

**1911

**1921

**1931

**1941

**1951

**1961

**1971

**1981

**1991

**2001

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Paralakhemundi in numbers and road distances

- Growth 2001–20117.4%
- Annual rainfall1,545 mm
- Temperature range4 °C to 45 °C

### Road distances

- Bhubaneswar (state capital)365 km by road
- Brahmapur (city of 1 lakh+)178 km by road
- Bhubaneswar (city of 5 lakh+)178 km by road
- Paralkhemundi (railway station)2 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Services and economy in Paralakhemundi

### Civic services

- Pucca roads60 km
- DrainageOpen drains
- Flush toilets6,719
- Water storage1,737 kl
- Fire serviceIn town
- Electricity — homes11,500
- Electricity — industry100

### Hospitals

- ●Allopathic hospitals1 · 111 beds · 12 doctors
- ●Dispensaries1
- ●Nursing homes4 · 4 doctors
- ●Veterinary hospitals1 · 1 doctors

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools16 govt · 10 private
- ●Senior secondary schools1 govt · 1 private
- ●Engineering colleges1 govt
- ●Polytechnics1 govt

### Banks

- Nationalised banks6
- Private banks2
- Co-operative banks2

**Main manufactured goods:** combs, toys and horn goods.

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Paralakhemundi

- Hospitals3 in Paralakhemundi
- Banks21 in Paralakhemundi
- ATMs4 in Paralakhemundi
- Petrol pumps1 in Paralakhemundi
- Shopping malls1 in Paralakhemundi
- Schools1 in Paralakhemundi
- Colleges and universities1 in Paralakhemundi
- Cinemas3 in Paralakhemundi

Source: [Overture Maps Foundation places, release 2026-10-21.0 (CDLA-Permissive-2.0, Apache-2.0 or CC0 by source)](https://docs.overturemaps.org/attribution/).

## Paralakhemundi ward list (2011)

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/gajapati/parlakhemundi/paralakhemundi/ward-1/) 4,152 982 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/gajapati/parlakhemundi/paralakhemundi/ward-2/) 3,079 663 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/gajapati/parlakhemundi/paralakhemundi/ward-3/) 1,845 412 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/gajapati/parlakhemundi/paralakhemundi/ward-4/) 2,554 587 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/gajapati/parlakhemundi/paralakhemundi/ward-5/) 2,775 685 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/gajapati/parlakhemundi/paralakhemundi/ward-6/) 2,411 549 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/gajapati/parlakhemundi/paralakhemundi/ward-7/) 4,004 936 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/gajapati/parlakhemundi/paralakhemundi/ward-8/) 1,625 387 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/gajapati/parlakhemundi/paralakhemundi/ward-9/) 2,361 560 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/gajapati/parlakhemundi/paralakhemundi/ward-10/) 1,552 356 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/gajapati/parlakhemundi/paralakhemundi/ward-11/) 1,741 406 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/gajapati/parlakhemundi/paralakhemundi/ward-12/) 4,084 914 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/gajapati/parlakhemundi/paralakhemundi/ward-13/) 2,010 415 

[Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/gajapati/parlakhemundi/paralakhemundi/ward-14/) 3,165 727 

[Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/gajapati/parlakhemundi/paralakhemundi/ward-15/) 4,135 981 

[Ward 16](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/gajapati/parlakhemundi/paralakhemundi/ward-16/) 2,976 704 

[Ward 17](https://wherepedia.org/india/odisha/gajapati/parlakhemundi/paralakhemundi/ward-17/) 1,803 400 

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

Census wards of 2011; municipal ward boundaries may have changed since.

## Know before you go: Paralakhemundi

- Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- CurrencyRupee (INR)
- Country calling code+91
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport (Vizag) (VTZ) · Visakhapatnam109 km
- Utkela Airport (UKE) · Bhawanipatna175 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 05:16) and shortest in Dec (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 06:18, sunset around 17:19).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Paralakhemundi?46,272 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Paralakhemundi in?Gajapati district, Odisha
- What was the population of Paralakhemundi in 1901?17,336
- How many wards does Paralakhemundi have?17 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in Paralakhemundi?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Paralakhemundi?Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport (Vizag) (VTZ), about 109 km in a straight line