Mohagab - Bhograi, Balasore

Mohagab is a village situated in the Bhograi tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Kamarda and around 74 km from Baleshwar. Mahagab serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mohagab village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mohagab is 391883. The village covers a total geographical area of 353 hectares and falls under the 756035 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Mohagab 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 Mohagab

According to the 2011 Census, Mohagab village had a total population of 2,498 people, including 1,298 males and 1,200 females, living in 599 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.46%, with male literacy at 90.98% and female literacy at 75.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 134, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 233.

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

Nearby Villages of Mohagab

Mohagab 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 Mohagab

Mohagab is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tikra Ph, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Mohagab is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Mohagab is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mohagab

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

Health Facilities in Mohagab

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

FAQs about Mohagab