Mandal - Belpara, Balangir

Mandal is a village situated in the Belpara tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belpara and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Mandal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mandal is 420974. The village covers a total geographical area of 735 hectares and falls under the 767026 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Mandal

According to the 2011 Census, Mandal village had a total population of 3,015 people, including 1,527 males and 1,488 females, living in 770 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.76%, with male literacy at 77.22% and female literacy at 54.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 618, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 408.

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

Nearby Villages of Mandal

Mandal 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 Mandal

Mandal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Mandal is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Mandal is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mandal

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

Health Facilities in Mandal

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

FAQs about Mandal