Mangalpur - Dhenkanal Sadar, Dhenkanal

Mangalpur is a village situated in the Dhenkanal Sadar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhenkanal Sadar and around 5 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Mangalpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mangalpur is 403317. The village covers a total geographical area of 346 hectares and falls under the 759015 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Mangalpur 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 Mangalpur

As per Census 2011, Mangalpur village has a total population of 2,973 people, consisting of 1,545 males and 1,428 females. The village has 664 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 380 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,070 literate and 903 illiterate residents. Additionally, 551 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 308 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9731,5451,428
Child Population (0–6 yrs)380219161
Scheduled Castes (SC)551286265
Scheduled Tribes (ST)308146162
Literate Population2,0701,148922
Illiterate Population903397506

Nearby Villages of Mangalpur

Mangalpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NachhipuraNorth-East1.59 km
KoreigadiaNorth-West1.75 km
KankadahadSouth1.76 km
NamachiraSouth-West1.81 km
SarianWest2.12 km
PanchakahaniaNorth-East2.38 km
BidabandhaNorth2.54 km
PalsudhaNorth-West2.54 km
BhaliabolkateniSouth-West2.85 km
KhuntujhariNorth-West2.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mangalpur

Mangalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhenkanal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Mangalpur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Mangalpur is about 5 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mangalpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mangalpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mangalpur

Where is Mangalpur located?

Mangalpur village is located in Dhenkanal Sadar Tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mangalpur?

Mangalpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mangalpur?

The pincode of Mangalpur is 759015.

What is the population of Mangalpur?

Mangalpur has a total population of 2,973, including 1,545 males and 1,428 females.

How many households are there in Mangalpur?

There are 664 households in Mangalpur.

What is the literacy rate in Mangalpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mangalpur is 69.63%. Male literacy is 74.30% and female literacy is 64.57%.