Mahendrapur - Athmallik, Angul

Mahendrapur is a village situated in the Athmallik tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Athmallik and around 89 km from Anugul . Purunmantri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahendrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahendrapur is 404838. The village covers a total geographical area of 395 hectares and falls under the 759125 pincode. Athamallik is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Mahendrapur

According to the 2011 Census, Mahendrapur village had a total population of 344 people, including 161 males and 183 females, living in 82 households. The sex ratio was 1,137 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.19%, with male literacy at 79.70% and female literacy at 49.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 42, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 91.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahendrapur

Mahendrapur 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 Mahendrapur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Mahendrapur. The nearest railway station is Saragipalli, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athamallik to Mahendrapur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Mahendrapur is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahendrapur

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

Health Facilities in Mahendrapur

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

FAQs about Mahendrapur