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

As per Census 2011, Mohagab village has a total population of 2,498 people, consisting of 1,298 males and 1,200 females. The village has 599 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 310 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,826 literate and 672 illiterate residents. Additionally, 134 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 233 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4981,2981,200
Child Population (0–6 yrs)310156154
Scheduled Castes (SC)1346668
Scheduled Tribes (ST)233121112
Literate Population1,8261,039787
Illiterate Population672259413

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BenudaSouth-West1.47 km
BasulipatEast1.63 km
KusutiSouth-East1.69 km
KachuariWest2.01 km
MukuleshpurSouth-West2.24 km
KarihandaNorth-West2.36 km
KalyanpurNorth2.37 km
BagdaNorth-West2.41 km
GunsarthaNorth-East2.42 km
DaruhaSouth2.69 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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

FAQs about Mohagab

Where is Mohagab located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Mohagab?

The Gram Panchayat of Mohagab is Mahagab.

What is the pincode of Mohagab?

The pincode of Mohagab is 756035.

What is the population of Mohagab?

Mohagab has a total population of 2,498, including 1,298 males and 1,200 females.

How many households are there in Mohagab?

There are 599 households in Mohagab.

What is the literacy rate in Mohagab?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mohagab is 73.10%. Male literacy is 80.05% and female literacy is 65.58%.