Mahakalabasta - Athgarh, Cuttack

Mahakalabasta is a village situated in the Athgarh tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Khuntuni and around 40 km from Cuttack. Mahakalbasta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahakalabasta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahakalabasta is 399253. The village covers a total geographical area of 255 hectares and falls under the 754297 pincode. Athagad is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Mahakalabasta

As per Census 2011, Mahakalabasta village has a total population of 1,232 people, consisting of 610 males and 622 females. The village has 250 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 131 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 905 literate and 327 illiterate residents. Additionally, 72 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 27 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahakalabasta

Mahakalabasta 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 Mahakalabasta

Public transport in the Mahakalabasta is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ghantikhal Nidhipur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athagad to Mahakalabasta is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Mahakalabasta is about 40 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 Mahakalabasta

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

Health Facilities in Mahakalabasta

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

FAQs about Mahakalabasta