Mahammadpur - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Mahammadpur is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandari Pokhari and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Kurigan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahammadpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahammadpur is 394550. The village covers a total geographical area of 60 hectares and falls under the 756120 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Mahammadpur

According to the 2011 Census, Mahammadpur village had a total population of 288 people, including 154 males and 134 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 870 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.87%, with male literacy at 96.24% and female literacy at 84.87%.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahammadpur

Mahammadpur 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 Mahammadpur

Mahammadpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kenduapada, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Mahammadpur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Mahammadpur is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahammadpur

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

Health Facilities in Mahammadpur

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

FAQs about Mahammadpur