Mahulpada - Titlagarh, Balangir

Mahulpada is a village situated in the Titlagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Titlagarh and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Mahulpada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahulpada is 421506. The village covers a total geographical area of 239 hectares and falls under the 767033 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Mahulpada 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 Mahulpada

As per Census 2011, Mahulpada village has a total population of 1,088 people, consisting of 543 males and 545 females. The village has 324 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 155 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 552 literate and 536 illiterate residents. Additionally, 386 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 184 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,088543545
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1558570
Scheduled Castes (SC)386200186
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1849193
Literate Population552342210
Illiterate Population536201335

Nearby Villages of Mahulpada

Mahulpada 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhusladWest1.87 km
NanjharSouth1.90 km
GambharimalEast2.17 km
ManigaonSouth-East2.34 km
ChiknibahaliWest3.20 km
GunchitaraSouth-West3.44 km
DumdumiEast3.47 km
TikaraparaSouth-West3.58 km
PiplibandhaNorth-East3.69 km
SagadghatEast3.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahulpada

Mahulpada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sikir, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Mahulpada is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Mahulpada is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahulpada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Mahulpada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mahulpada

Where is Mahulpada located?

Mahulpada village is located in Titlagarh Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahulpada?

Mahulpada is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mahulpada?

The pincode of Mahulpada is 767033.

What is the population of Mahulpada?

Mahulpada has a total population of 1,088, including 543 males and 545 females.

How many households are there in Mahulpada?

There are 324 households in Mahulpada.

What is the literacy rate in Mahulpada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahulpada is 50.74%. Male literacy is 62.98% and female literacy is 38.53%.