Musalama - Hindol, Dhenkanal
Musalama is a village situated in the Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Balimi and around 60 km from Dhenkanal. Patala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Musalama village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Musalama is 403023. The village covers a total geographical area of 27 hectares and falls under the 759020 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.
Musalama village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hindol Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Musalama
Musalama 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Patala | North | 0.72 km |
| Mahalunda | South | 0.97 km |
| Nuapada | East | 1.41 km |
| Bankidi | North-West | 1.67 km |
| Krushnachandrapur | South-East | 1.69 km |
| Tangisal | West | 2.09 km |
| Balasar | South-West | 2.15 km |
| Solanali | North-East | 2.23 km |
| Jharabeda | North-East | 2.53 km |
| Gulehi | South | 2.54 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Musalama
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Musalama. The nearest railway station is Meramandolil, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Musalama is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Musalama is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Musalama
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Musalama village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Musalama
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Musalama village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Musalama
Where is Musalama located?
Musalama village is located in Hindol Tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Musalama?
The Gram Panchayat of Musalama is Patala.
What is the pincode of Musalama?
The pincode of Musalama is 759020.