Mahisamunda - Jaleswar, Balasore

Mahisamunda is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Jaleswar and around 56 km from Baleshwar. Gopimohanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahisamunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahisamunda is 391516. The village covers a total geographical area of 76 hectares and falls under the 756086 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Mahisamunda

As per Census 2011, Mahisamunda village has a total population of 528 people, consisting of 274 males and 254 females. The village has 109 households and a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 357 literate and 171 illiterate residents. Additionally, 158 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 142 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahisamunda

Mahisamunda 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 Mahisamunda

Mahisamunda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jaleswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Mahisamunda is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Mahisamunda is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahisamunda

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

Health Facilities in Mahisamunda

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

FAQs about Mahisamunda