Mahule - Bheden, Bargarh

Mahule is a village situated in the Bheden tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bheden and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Manpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahule village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahule is 380539. The village covers a total geographical area of 260 hectares and falls under the 768115 pincode. Bargarh is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Mahule

As per Census 2011, Mahule village has a total population of 974 people, consisting of 488 males and 486 females. The village has 224 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 94 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 725 literate and 249 illiterate residents. Additionally, 265 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 231 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population974488486
Child Population (0–6 yrs)944252
Scheduled Castes (SC)265144121
Scheduled Tribes (ST)231109122
Literate Population725408317
Illiterate Population24980169

Nearby Villages of Mahule

Mahule 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)
GarbhanaSouth1.43 km
BaipurNorth-East1.57 km
IchhapurNorth1.71 km
DhatukpaliNorth-West1.85 km
BhuthapaliWest1.96 km
KamgaonSouth-East2.36 km
RusudaSouth-West2.43 km
GhichapaliWest2.88 km
HatgaonWest2.92 km
GalimaEast2.96 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahule

Mahule is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Attabira, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bargarh to Mahule is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahule

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Mahule

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mahule

Where is Mahule located?

Mahule village is located in Bheden Tehsil, Bargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahule?

The Gram Panchayat of Mahule is Manpur.

What is the pincode of Mahule?

The pincode of Mahule is 768115.

What is the population of Mahule?

Mahule has a total population of 974, including 488 males and 486 females.

How many households are there in Mahule?

There are 224 households in Mahule.

What is the literacy rate in Mahule?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahule is 74.44%. Male literacy is 83.61% and female literacy is 65.23%.