Mukulish - Basta, Balasore

Mukulish is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Basta and around 34 km from Baleshwar. Mukuliasi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mukulish village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mukulish is 392458. The village covers a total geographical area of 76 hectares and falls under the 756029 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Mukulish 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 Mukulish

According to the 2011 Census, Mukulish village had a total population of 467 people, including 229 males and 238 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.24%, with male literacy at 92.61% and female literacy at 79.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 176.

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

Nearby Villages of Mukulish

Mukulish 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 Mukulish

Mukulish is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Basta, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Mukulish is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Mukulish 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 Mukulish

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

Health Facilities in Mukulish

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

FAQs about Mukulish