Mahibila - Kantamal, Boudh

Mahibila is a village situated in the Kantamal tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Kantamal and around 96 km from Baudh. Baragaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahibila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahibila is 417806. The village covers a total geographical area of 230 hectares and falls under the 762017 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 59 km away.

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

Population of Mahibila

As per Census 2011, Mahibila village has a total population of 327 people, consisting of 163 males and 164 females. The village has 70 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 65 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 152 literate and 175 illiterate residents. Additionally, 10 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 160 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population327163164
Child Population (0–6 yrs)653728
Scheduled Castes (SC)1064
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1608377
Literate Population1529161
Illiterate Population17572103

Nearby Villages of Mahibila

Mahibila 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)
KakenjoreSouth-East1.05 km
SauribengasNorth-East1.61 km
PajimuhanEast1.62 km
GadagubaWest2.03 km
LundrubahalSouth2.24 km
PandarapitaSouth2.45 km
GouribengasNorth-East2.48 km
KunasilaSouth-West2.71 km
BadabahalNorth-West3.20 km
ParbatipurNorth3.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahibila

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Mahibila. The nearest railway station is Balangir, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Mahibila is about 59 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Mahibila is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahibila

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Mahibila

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mahibila 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 Mahibila

Where is Mahibila located?

Mahibila village is located in Kantamal Tehsil, Boudh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahibila?

The Gram Panchayat of Mahibila is Baragaon.

What is the pincode of Mahibila?

The pincode of Mahibila is 762017.

What is the population of Mahibila?

Mahibila has a total population of 327, including 163 males and 164 females.

How many households are there in Mahibila?

There are 70 households in Mahibila.

What is the literacy rate in Mahibila?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahibila is 46.48%. Male literacy is 55.83% and female literacy is 37.20%.