Mahalei - Deogaon, Balangir

Mahalei is a village situated in the Deogaon tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Tushura and around 21 km from Balangir. Mahalei village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahalei is 420335. The village covers a total geographical area of 278 hectares and falls under the 767030 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Mahalei village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bolangir Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Mahalei

As per Census 2011, Mahalei village has a total population of 847 people, consisting of 418 males and 429 females. The village has 213 households and a sex ratio of 1,026 females per 1,000 males. There are 129 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 506 literate and 341 illiterate residents. Additionally, 171 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 25 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahalei

Mahalei 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 Mahalei

Public transport in the Mahalei is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Mahalei is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Mahalei is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahalei

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

Health Facilities in Mahalei

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

FAQs about Mahalei