Maharana - Simulia, Balasore

Maharana is a village situated in the Simulia tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Similia and around 60 km from Baleshwar. Kanheibandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maharana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maharana is 394230. The village covers a total geographical area of 97 hectares and falls under the 756134 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Maharana 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 Maharana

According to the 2011 Census, Maharana village had a total population of 607 people, including 321 males and 286 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.36%, with male literacy at 96.44% and female literacy at 77.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 474.

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

Nearby Villages of Maharana

Maharana 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 Maharana

Public transport in the Maharana 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 104.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Maharana is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Maharana is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maharana

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

Health Facilities in Maharana

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

FAQs about Maharana