Mahura - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Mahura is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Dhamanagar and around 12 km from Bhadrak. Nirgundi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahura is 394617. The village covers a total geographical area of 21 hectares and falls under the 756117 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Mahura 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 Mahura

According to the 2011 Census, Mahura village had a total population of 1,015 people, including 504 males and 511 females, living in 222 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.29%, with male literacy at 85.81% and female literacy at 76.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 174, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 181.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahura

Mahura 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 Mahura

Mahura 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 80.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Mahura is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Mahura is about 12 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 Mahura

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

Health Facilities in Mahura

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

FAQs about Mahura