Mahatipur - Khaira, Balasore

Mahatipur is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Khaira and around 46 km from Baleshwar. Antara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahatipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahatipur is 393543. The village covers a total geographical area of 114 hectares and falls under the 756048 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Mahatipur

According to the 2011 Census, Mahatipur village had a total population of 585 people, including 272 males and 313 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 1,151 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.77%, with male literacy at 92.58% and female literacy at 82.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahatipur

Mahatipur 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 Mahatipur

Mahatipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Markona, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Mahatipur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Mahatipur is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahatipur

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

Health Facilities in Mahatipur

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

FAQs about Mahatipur