Mahanilaha - Kantabanji, Balangir

Mahanilaha is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Turekela and around 120 km from Balangir. Turekela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahanilaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahanilaha is 420842. The village covers a total geographical area of 313 hectares and falls under the 767060 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Mahanilaha

According to the 2011 Census, Mahanilaha village had a total population of 420 people, including 220 males and 200 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.75%, with male literacy at 68.09% and female literacy at 40.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 77, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahanilaha

Mahanilaha 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 Mahanilaha

Mahanilaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Turekala Road, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Mahanilaha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Mahanilaha is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahanilaha

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

Health Facilities in Mahanilaha

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

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