Mahulapada - Dhenkanal Sadar, Dhenkanal

Mahulapada is a village situated in the Dhenkanal Sadar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhenkanal Sadar and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Baladibandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahulapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahulapada is 403291. The village covers a total geographical area of 375 hectares and falls under the 759027 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Mahulapada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhenkanal Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Mahulapada

As per Census 2011, Mahulapada village has a total population of 930 people, consisting of 471 males and 459 females. The village has 232 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 109 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 615 literate and 315 illiterate residents. Additionally, 254 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 209 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahulapada

Mahulapada 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 Mahulapada

Mahulapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sompeta, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Mahulapada is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahulapada

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

Health Facilities in Mahulapada

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

FAQs about Mahulapada