Mahkampur Village - Sarangarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Mahkampur is a village situated in the Sarangarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Sarangarh and around 42 km from Raigarh. Suwatal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahkampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahkampur is 435333. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.38 hectares and falls under the 496450 pincode. Sarangarh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Mahkampur

As per Census 2011, Mahkampur village has a total population of 446 people, consisting of 216 males and 230 females. The village has 117 households and a sex ratio of 1,064 females per 1,000 males. There are 58 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 293 literate and 153 illiterate residents. Additionally, 441 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mahkampur are given below:

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 446 216 230
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 58 27 31
Scheduled Castes (SC) 441 213 228
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 3 2 1
Literate Population 293 172 121
Illiterate Population 153 44 109

Nearby Villages of Mahkampur

Mahkampur 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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
KauwatalNorth1.12 km
HerdiSouth1.13 km
SuwatalEast1.25 km
NandanpurSouth-East1.35 km
Khaira ChhoteNorth-West1.77 km
BhagadaEast1.88 km
NandeliSouth-East2.08 km
Khudu BhanthaNorth-East2.15 km
JildiSouth-West2.23 km
Bag BidarNorth2.27 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahkampur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Mahkampur. The nearest railway station is Kharsia, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.6 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within NA
Private Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Railway Station No -

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangarh to Mahkampur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Mahkampur is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahkampur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Mahkampur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mahkampur

Where is Mahkampur located?

Mahkampur village is located in Sarangarh Tehsil, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahkampur?

The Gram Panchayat of Mahkampur is Suwatal.

What is the pincode of Mahkampur?

The pincode of Mahkampur is 496450.

What is the population of Mahkampur?

Mahkampur has a total population of 446, including 216 males and 230 females.

How many households are there in Mahkampur?

There are 117 households in Mahkampur.

What is the literacy rate in Mahkampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahkampur is 65.70%. Male literacy is 79.63% and female literacy is 52.61%.