Mulida - Basta, Balasore

Mulida is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Basta and around 35 km from Baleshwar. Brahmanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mulida village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mulida is 392389. The village covers a total geographical area of 141 hectares and falls under the 756029 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Mulida 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 Mulida

According to the 2011 Census, Mulida village had a total population of 726 people, including 366 males and 360 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.74%, with male literacy at 94.03% and female literacy at 85.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 139, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Mulida

Mulida 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 Mulida

Mulida is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Basta, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Mulida is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Mulida is about 35 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 Mulida

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

Health Facilities in Mulida

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

FAQs about Mulida