Megha - Kantapada, Cuttack

Megha is a village situated in the Kantapada tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Gobindpur and around 26 km from Cuttack. Nuagaongram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Megha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Megha is 400183. The village covers a total geographical area of 33 hectares and falls under the 754003 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 30 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 Niali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Megha

According to the 2011 Census, Megha village had a total population of 186 people, including 92 males and 94 females, living in 37 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.64%, with male literacy at 97.53% and female literacy at 84.44%.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kandarpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Megha is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Megha is about 26 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 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