Indian Village Directory

Alma Village

Alma is an inhabited village in Motu Tahasil of Malkangiri district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 431166, the Census 2011 record lists 387 people in 109 households and the reported area is 170 hectares. The local references include Motu Gram Panchayat, Podia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Malkangiri at about 93 km.

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Quick answer: Alma is a village in Motu Tahasil, Malkangiri district, Odisha, India. The available record shows Census village code 431166 and 387 people in 109 households.
Village Code431166
Population387
Households109
Area170 hectares
Nearest TownMalkangiri

Key Village Facts

Village
Alma
Census Village Code
431166
State
Odisha
State Census Code
21
District
Malkangiri
District Census Code
399
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Motu
Sub-district Census Code
03230
CD Block
Podia
Gram Panchayat
Motu
Households
109
Population
387
Male Population
196
Female Population
191
Sex Ratio
974.49
Area
170 hectares
Area
1.7 sq km
Nearest Town
Malkangiri
Nearest Town Distance
93 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
764087
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Alma at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 387 people, 170 hectares of reported area and Malkangiri as the nearest town reference for Alma, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateOdisha
DistrictMalkangiri
TahasilMotu
CD BlockPodia
Gram PanchayatMotu
  • Alma falls under Motu Tahasil in Malkangiri district, Odisha.
  • The Census village code is 431166.
  • The record lists 387 people living in 109 households.
  • The reported village area is 170 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Malkangiri.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density227.65 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.55 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share99.74%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Alma in the official administrative record. Census village code 431166, Motu Gram Panchayat and Podia CD Block.

State Census Code
21
District Census Code
399
Sub-district Census Code
03230
Village Census Code
431166
CD Block Code
0313
Gram Panchayat Code
7
CD Block Name
Podia
Gram Panchayat Name
Motu

Location and Distance

Malkangiri is the nearest town listed for Alma, about 93 km away. Malkangiri is listed as the district headquarters at about 103 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Motu
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
103 km
District Headquarter
Malkangiri
Distance from District Headquarter
103 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Malkangiri
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
93 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Malkangiri
Distance within State/UT
93 km
Nearest Town
Malkangiri
Distance from Nearest Town
93 km
Total Geographical Area
170 hectares
Area
1.7 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 387 people in 109 households, with 196 male residents and 191 female residents. The average household size is 3.55, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 99.74% for Alma. Population density works out to about 227.65 people per sq km.

Total Households
109
Total Population
387
Male Population
196
Female Population
191
Sex Ratio
974.49
Average Household Size
3.55
ST Population
386
ST Male Population
195
ST Female Population
191
ST Population Share
99.74
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Alma list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Alma include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
5.02 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Alma include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Taxi
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Alma include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Alma show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Til and Rice and net sown area is 62.61 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Rice
Agricultural Commodities Second
Til
Manufacturers Commodities Second
Oil
Forest Area In Hectares
30.77 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
30.42
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
13.29 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
15.55 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.41 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
7.71 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
4.22 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
62.61
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
62.61 hectares

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Alma

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 764087 Malkangiri M.V. 79 Lachipeta Near Bus Stand, MV 79 Motu Road, MV 79 Bus Stand, Malkangiri, Odisha, 764087

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Alma village located?

Alma is in Motu Tahasil of Malkangiri district in Odisha, India.

Which district is Alma village in?

Alma village is in Malkangiri district.

Which state is Alma village in?

Alma village is in Odisha.

Which tahasil is Alma under?

Alma comes under Motu Tahasil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Alma?

The Census village code of Alma is 431166.

Which Gram Panchayat is Alma under?

Alma is listed under Motu Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Podia.

What is the population of Alma village?

The village record lists 387 people and 109 households for Alma.

How many households are in Alma village?

The village record lists 109 households for Alma.

What is the male and female population of Alma?

The record lists 196 male residents and 191 female residents for Alma.

What is the sex ratio of Alma village?

The sex ratio of Alma is 974.49 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Alma village?

The reported geographical area of Alma is 170 hectares.

What is the population density of Alma village?

The approximate population density of Alma is 227.65 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Alma?

The nearest town listed for Alma is Malkangiri, about 93 km away.

How far is Alma from the district headquarters?

Alma is about 103 km from Malkangiri, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Alma from the sub-district headquarters?

Alma is about 103 km from Motu, the tahasil headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Alma?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Alma.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Alma?

For Alma, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Til and Rice and net sown area is 62.61 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Alma?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Alma. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.