Mugapada - Kamakshyanagar, Dhenkanal

Mugapada is a village situated in the Kamakshyanagar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kamakshyanagar and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Dighi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mugapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mugapada is 402427. The village covers a total geographical area of 145 hectares and falls under the 759023 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Mugapada 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 Mugapada

According to the 2011 Census, Mugapada village had a total population of 358 people, including 192 males and 166 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 865 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.47%, with male literacy at 93.98% and female literacy at 74.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 89.

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

Nearby Villages of Mugapada

Mugapada 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 Mugapada

Mugapada 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 55.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Mugapada is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Mugapada is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mugapada

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

Health Facilities in Mugapada

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

FAQs about Mugapada