Maharudrapur - Bahanaga, Balasore

Maharudrapur is a village situated in the Bahanaga tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Soro and around 40 km from Baleshwar. Baripada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maharudrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maharudrapur is 393940. The village covers a total geographical area of 434 hectares and falls under the 756044 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Maharudrapur

According to the 2011 Census, Maharudrapur village had a total population of 1,407 people, including 746 males and 661 females, living in 326 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.59%, with male literacy at 95.51% and female literacy at 80.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 467, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Maharudrapur

Maharudrapur 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 Maharudrapur

Maharudrapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Panpana, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Maharudrapur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Maharudrapur is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maharudrapur

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

Health Facilities in Maharudrapur

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

FAQs about Maharudrapur