Mahanpasi - Parajang, Dhenkanal

Mahanpasi is a village situated in the Parajang tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Parajang and around 81 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Akhuapal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahanpasi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahanpasi is 402234. The village covers a total geographical area of 299 hectares and falls under the 759029 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Mahanpasi

According to the 2011 Census, Mahanpasi village had a total population of 626 people, including 331 males and 295 females, living in 136 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.98%, with male literacy at 65.66% and female literacy at 35.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 203, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 423.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahanpasi

Mahanpasi 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 Mahanpasi

Mahanpasi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Mahanpasi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Mahanpasi is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahanpasi

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

Health Facilities in Mahanpasi

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

FAQs about Mahanpasi