Mangalapala - Nilagiri, Balasore
Mangalapala is a village situated in the Nilagiri tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Nilagiri and around 28 km from Baleshwar. Radhakishorepur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mangalapala village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Mangalapala is 393119. The village covers a total geographical area of 7 hectares and falls under the 756020 pincode. Nilagiri is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.
Mangalapala 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.
Nearby Villages of Mangalapala
Mangalapala 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kathapal | South-East | 0.67 km |
| Naduapala | South-West | 1.27 km |
| Pundala | North-East | 1.28 km |
| Kansa | North-West | 1.87 km |
| Singiri | South-East | 2.07 km |
| Radhakishorpur | North-East | 2.08 km |
| Ajodhya | South-West | 2.50 km |
| Durgapur | West | 2.62 km |
| Raipal | West | 2.65 km |
| Patana | South | 2.87 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Mangalapala
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Mangalapala. The nearest railway station is Balasore, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.6 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nilagiri to Mangalapala is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Mangalapala is about 28 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 Mangalapala
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mangalapala village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Mangalapala
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mangalapala village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Mangalapala
Where is Mangalapala located?
Mangalapala village is located in Nilagiri Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Mangalapala?
The Gram Panchayat of Mangalapala is Radhakishorepur.
What is the pincode of Mangalapala?
The pincode of Mangalapala is 756020.