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

According to the 2011 Census, Mangalpur village had a total population of 2,973 people, including 1,545 males and 1,428 females, living in 664 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.83%, with male literacy at 86.58% and female literacy at 72.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 551, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 308.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Mangalpur