Maitapur - Simulia, Balasore

Maitapur is a village situated in the Simulia tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 60 km from Similia and around 60 km from Baleshwar. Maitapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maitapur is 394233. The village covers a total geographical area of 950 hectares and falls under the 756134 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Maitapur 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 Maitapur

According to the 2011 Census, Maitapur village had a total population of 2,907 people, including 1,476 males and 1,431 females, living in 631 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.18%, with male literacy at 92.41% and female literacy at 75.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 930, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 67.

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

Nearby Villages of Maitapur

Maitapur 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 Maitapur

Maitapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranital, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Maitapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Maitapur 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 Maitapur

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

Health Facilities in Maitapur

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

FAQs about Maitapur