Meramandali - Odapada, Dhenkanal

Meramandali is a village situated in the Odapada tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Motunga and around 38 km from Dhenkanal. Motanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Meramandali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Meramandali is 402937. The village covers a total geographical area of 276 hectares and falls under the 759121 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Meramandali 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 Meramandali

As per Census 2011, Meramandali village has a total population of 1,377 people, consisting of 701 males and 676 females. The village has 351 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 136 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 955 literate and 422 illiterate residents. Additionally, 487 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Meramandali

Meramandali 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 Meramandali

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Meramandali. The nearest railway station is Meramandolil, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Meramandali is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Meramandali is about 38 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 Meramandali

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

Health Facilities in Meramandali

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

FAQs about Meramandali