Mahana - Salipur, Cuttack

Mahana is a village situated in the Salipur tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Salepur and around 18 km from Cuttack. Mahana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahana is 399677. The village covers a total geographical area of 129 hectares and falls under the 754201 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Mahana

According to the 2011 Census, Mahana village had a total population of 995 people, including 513 males and 482 females, living in 237 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.10%, with male literacy at 92.90% and female literacy at 83.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 489.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahana

Mahana 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 Mahana

Mahana is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kapilas Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Mahana is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Mahana is about 18 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 Mahana

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

Health Facilities in Mahana

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

FAQs about Mahana