Mahisalanda - Tangi-Choudwar, Cuttack

Mahisalanda is a village situated in the Tangi-Choudwar tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Choudwar and around 25 km from Cuttack. Mahisalanda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahisalanda is 399267. The village covers a total geographical area of 184 hectares and falls under the 754028 pincode. Choudwar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Mahisalanda

According to the 2011 Census, Mahisalanda village had a total population of 1,090 people, including 561 males and 529 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.37%, with male literacy at 88.26% and female literacy at 74.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 116, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 82.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahisalanda

Mahisalanda 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 Mahisalanda

Mahisalanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bada Padagaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Choudwar to Mahisalanda is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Mahisalanda is about 25 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 Mahisalanda

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

Health Facilities in Mahisalanda

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

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