Mahada - Barpali, Bargarh

Mahada is a village situated in the Barpali tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Barapali and around 29 km from Bargarh. Mahada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahada is 380467. The village covers a total geographical area of 521 hectares and falls under the 768029 pincode. Barpali is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Mahada

According to the 2011 Census, Mahada village had a total population of 1,576 people, including 816 males and 760 females, living in 402 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.32%, with male literacy at 87.13% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 295, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 113.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahada

Mahada 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 Mahada

Mahada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barpali to Mahada is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Mahada is about 29 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 Mahada

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

Health Facilities in Mahada

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

FAQs about Mahada