Mahada - Titlagarh, Balangir

Mahada is a village situated in the Titlagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Titlagarh and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Luthurbandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahada is 421568. The village covers a total geographical area of 283 hectares and falls under the 767033 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Mahada

As per Census 2011, Mahada village has a total population of 947 people, consisting of 488 males and 459 females. The village has 241 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 142 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 575 literate and 372 illiterate residents. Additionally, 257 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 313 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahada

Mahada 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 Mahada

Mahada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khalipali, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Mahada is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Mahada is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahada

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

Health Facilities in Mahada

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

FAQs about Mahada