Mahadia - Bhograi, Balasore

Mahadia is a village situated in the Bhograi tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Kamarda and around 77 km from Baleshwar. Kulida serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahadia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahadia is 391888. The village covers a total geographical area of 87 hectares and falls under the 756035 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Mahadia

As per Census 2011, Mahadia village has a total population of 637 people, consisting of 337 males and 300 females. The village has 158 households and a sex ratio of 890 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 498 literate and 139 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population637337300
Child Population (0–6 yrs)672938
Literate Population498291207
Illiterate Population1394693

Nearby Villages of Mahadia

Mahadia 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)
BalarampurSouth1.32 km
DubsahiNorth-West1.50 km
ChakmurariNorth1.64 km
BagdharashSouth-East1.74 km
ChandakusumiWest2.02 km
KulidaSouth-West2.03 km
Kanda GramNorth-East2.26 km
HarkiSouth2.46 km
SaharaNorth2.62 km
MankundaSouth-East2.75 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahadia

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Mahadia. The nearest railway station is Tikra Ph, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Mahadia is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Mahadia is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahadia

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

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

Health Facilities in Mahadia

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

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

FAQs about Mahadia

Where is Mahadia located?

Mahadia village is located in Bhograi Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahadia?

The Gram Panchayat of Mahadia is Kulida.

What is the pincode of Mahadia?

The pincode of Mahadia is 756035.

What is the population of Mahadia?

Mahadia has a total population of 637, including 337 males and 300 females.

How many households are there in Mahadia?

There are 158 households in Mahadia.

What is the literacy rate in Mahadia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahadia is 78.18%. Male literacy is 86.35% and female literacy is 69.00%.