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

According to the 2011 Census, Mahada village had a total population of 947 people, including 488 males and 459 females, living in 241 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.43%, with male literacy at 86.00% and female literacy at 56.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 257, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 313.

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

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