Megha - Athgarh, Cuttack

Megha is a village situated in the Athgarh tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Athagad and around 24 km from Cuttack. Megha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Megha is 399123. The village covers a total geographical area of 448 hectares and falls under the 754295 pincode. Athagad is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Megha

According to the 2011 Census, Megha village had a total population of 1,526 people, including 776 males and 750 females, living in 325 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.22%, with male literacy at 95.64% and female literacy at 76.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 208, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 96.

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

Nearby Villages of Megha

Megha 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 Megha

Megha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sarpeswar Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athagad to Megha is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Megha is about 24 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 Megha

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

Health Facilities in Megha

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

FAQs about Megha