Mahumuhan - Soro, Balasore

Mahumuhan is a village situated in the Soro tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Soro and around 40 km from Baleshwar. Mahumuhan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahumuhan is 393715. The village covers a total geographical area of 507 hectares and falls under the 756045 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Mahumuhan

According to the 2011 Census, Mahumuhan village had a total population of 4,446 people, including 2,252 males and 2,194 females, living in 1,065 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.08%, with male literacy at 81.62% and female literacy at 68.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 753, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,178.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahumuhan

Mahumuhan 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 Mahumuhan

Mahumuhan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Soro, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Mahumuhan is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Mahumuhan is about 40 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 Mahumuhan

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

Health Facilities in Mahumuhan

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

FAQs about Mahumuhan