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

As per Census 2011, Maharana village has a total population of 607 people, consisting of 321 males and 286 females. The village has 112 households and a sex ratio of 890 females per 1,000 males. There are 77 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 463 literate and 144 illiterate residents. Additionally, 474 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population607321286
Child Population (0–6 yrs)774037
Scheduled Castes (SC)474254220
Literate Population463271192
Illiterate Population1445094

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BegarajpurNorth-West0.98 km
ChandigharSouth-East1.02 km
KutariSouth1.08 km
DadhibamanpurSouth-East1.90 km
KuanrpurSouth-West1.99 km
BasukharjiSouth-East2.05 km
RamchandrapurEast2.08 km
SamasundarpurSouth2.21 km
KaneibindhaEast2.22 km
TirukhuaNorth-East2.26 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Maharana

Where is Maharana located?

Maharana village is located in Simulia Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Maharana?

The Gram Panchayat of Maharana is Kanheibandha.

What is the pincode of Maharana?

The pincode of Maharana is 756134.

What is the population of Maharana?

Maharana has a total population of 607, including 321 males and 286 females.

How many households are there in Maharana?

There are 112 households in Maharana.

What is the literacy rate in Maharana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Maharana is 76.28%. Male literacy is 84.42% and female literacy is 67.13%.