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

As per Census 2011, Mugapada village has a total population of 358 people, consisting of 192 males and 166 females. The village has 85 households and a sex ratio of 864 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 272 literate and 86 illiterate residents. Additionally, 89 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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