Mangalpur - Odapada, Dhenkanal

Mangalpur is a village situated in the Odapada tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from Bhusan Steel Limited and around 50 km from Dhenkanal. Mangalpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mangalpur is 402967. The village covers a total geographical area of 1084 hectares and falls under the 759121 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 21 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 Hindol Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mangalpur

As per Census 2011, Mangalpur village has a total population of 5,448 people, consisting of 3,188 males and 2,260 females. The village has 1,209 households and a sex ratio of 708 females per 1,000 males. There are 585 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,045 literate and 1,403 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,210 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 241 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 Burhapanka, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Mangalpur is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Mangalpur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. 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