Mathakaragola - Kamakshyanagar, Dhenkanal

Mathakaragola is a village situated in the Kamakshyanagar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kamakshyanagar and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Mathakargola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mathakaragola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mathakaragola is 402358. The village covers a total geographical area of 639 hectares and falls under the 759024 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Mathakaragola village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kamakhyanagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mathakaragola

As per Census 2011, Mathakaragola village has a total population of 3,614 people, consisting of 1,868 males and 1,746 females. The village has 809 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 384 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,867 literate and 747 illiterate residents. Additionally, 407 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 135 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mathakaragola

Mathakaragola 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 Mathakaragola

Mathakaragola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dandi Mal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Mathakaragola is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Mathakaragola is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mathakaragola

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

Health Facilities in Mathakaragola

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

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