Madhukarkhunta - Nilagiri, Balasore

Madhukarkhunta is a village situated in the Nilagiri tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Nilagiri and around 30 km from Baleshwar. Garadihi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madhukarkhunta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madhukarkhunta is 393226. The village covers a total geographical area of 140 hectares and falls under the 756040 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Madhukarkhunta

According to the 2011 Census, Madhukarkhunta village had a total population of 881 people, including 477 males and 404 females, living in 194 households. The sex ratio was 847 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.49%, with male literacy at 81.55% and female literacy at 68.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 358.

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

Nearby Villages of Madhukarkhunta

Madhukarkhunta 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 Madhukarkhunta

Madhukarkhunta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bahanaga Bazar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Madhukarkhunta is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Madhukarkhunta is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madhukarkhunta

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

Health Facilities in Madhukarkhunta

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

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