Mandala - Kantabanji, Balangir

Mandala is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 60 km from Turekela and around 100 km from Balangir. Kameimunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mandala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mandala is 420879. The village covers a total geographical area of 329 hectares and falls under the 767060 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Mandala 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 Mandala

According to the 2011 Census, Mandala village had a total population of 622 people, including 314 males and 308 females, living in 142 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.21%, with male literacy at 65.45% and female literacy at 36.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 327.

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

Nearby Villages of Mandala

Mandala 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 Mandala

Mandala is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Mandala is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Mandala is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mandala

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

Health Facilities in Mandala

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

FAQs about Mandala