Mangalpali - Sohela, Bargarh

Mangalpali is a village situated in the Sohela tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 58 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sohela and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Rengali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mangalpali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mangalpali is 380222. The village covers a total geographical area of 378 hectares and falls under the 768033 pincode. Padmapur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Mangalpali

As per Census 2011, Mangalpali village has a total population of 895 people, consisting of 438 males and 457 females. The village has 253 households and a sex ratio of 1,043 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 573 literate and 322 illiterate residents. Additionally, 251 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 142 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population895438457
Child Population (0–6 yrs)964452
Scheduled Castes (SC)251127124
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1426973
Literate Population573311262
Illiterate Population322127195

Nearby Villages of Mangalpali

Mangalpali 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)
DhaurakhandaSouth-East1.02 km
BirhipaliSouth1.81 km
MachhimuraNorth2.33 km
RengaliEast2.63 km
ChakabahalNorth-East2.76 km
ArjundaWest2.96 km
NegimundaNorth-West3.11 km
BirjupaliSouth3.19 km
KendmundiEast3.23 km
BanjariSouth-East3.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mangalpali

Mangalpali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Padmapur to Mangalpali is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Mangalpali is about 33 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 Mangalpali

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

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

Health Facilities in Mangalpali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mangalpali

Where is Mangalpali located?

Mangalpali village is located in Sohela Tehsil, Bargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mangalpali?

The Gram Panchayat of Mangalpali is Rengali.

What is the pincode of Mangalpali?

The pincode of Mangalpali is 768033.

What is the population of Mangalpali?

Mangalpali has a total population of 895, including 438 males and 457 females.

How many households are there in Mangalpali?

There are 253 households in Mangalpali.

What is the literacy rate in Mangalpali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mangalpali is 64.02%. Male literacy is 71.00% and female literacy is 57.33%.