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

According to the 2011 Census, Mahalei village had a total population of 847 people, including 418 males and 429 females, living in 213 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.47%, with male literacy at 81.01% and female literacy at 60.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 171, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

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