Mahka Kalan - Patan, Durg

Mahka Kalan is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Durg. Mahakakala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahka Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahka Kalan is 442657. The village covers a total geographical area of 307.59 hectares and falls under the 491107 pincode. Utai is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Mahka Kalan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Patan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Durg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mahka Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Mahka Kalan village had a total population of 994 people, including 498 males and 496 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.41%, with male literacy at 86.89% and female literacy at 72.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 328, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 179.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Mahka Kalan

Mahka Kalan is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Mahka Kalan

Mahka Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Marauda, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Utai to Mahka Kalan is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Mahka Kalan is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahka Kalan

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mahka Kalan village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Mahka Kalan

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mahka Kalan village are given below:

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