Mantapur - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Mantapur is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandari Pokhari and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Balipokhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mantapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mantapur is 394523. The village covers a total geographical area of 138 hectares and falls under the 756120 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Mantapur 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 Mantapur

As per Census 2011, Mantapur village has a total population of 389 people, consisting of 209 males and 180 females. The village has 86 households and a sex ratio of 861 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 311 literate and 78 illiterate residents. Additionally, 57 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mantapur

Mantapur 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 Mantapur

Public transport in the Mantapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dulakhapatna, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Mantapur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Mantapur is about 31 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 Mantapur

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

Health Facilities in Mantapur

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

FAQs about Mantapur