Mandarda - Basta, Balasore

Mandarda is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Basta and around 34 km from Baleshwar. Darada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mandarda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mandarda is 392448. The village covers a total geographical area of 59 hectares and falls under the 756029 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Mandarda

According to the 2011 Census, Mandarda village had a total population of 471 people, including 235 males and 236 females, living in 124 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.52%, with male literacy at 96.70% and female literacy at 80.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Mandarda

Mandarda 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 Mandarda

Mandarda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Amarda Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Mandarda is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Mandarda is about 34 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 Mandarda

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

Health Facilities in Mandarda

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

FAQs about Mandarda