Makhapali - Muribahal, Balangir

Makhapali is a village situated in the Muribahal tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Bangomunda and around 45 km from Balangir. Patrapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Makhapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Makhapali is 421258. The village covers a total geographical area of 113 hectares and falls under the 767040 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Makhapali 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 Makhapali

As per Census 2011, Makhapali village has a total population of 501 people, consisting of 251 males and 250 females. The village has 116 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 70 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 194 literate and 307 illiterate residents. Additionally, 63 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 77 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Makhapali

Makhapali 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 Makhapali

Makhapali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Makhapali is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Makhapali is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Makhapali

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

Health Facilities in Makhapali

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

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