Muktapasi - Parajang, Dhenkanal

Muktapasi is a village situated in the Parajang tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from Kamakshyanagar and around 50 km from Dhenkanal. Muktapasi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muktapasi is 402337. The village covers a total geographical area of 1305 hectares and falls under the 759018 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Muktapasi 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 Muktapasi

As per Census 2011, Muktapasi village has a total population of 3,273 people, consisting of 1,673 males and 1,600 females. The village has 803 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 360 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,246 literate and 1,027 illiterate residents. Additionally, 559 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 96 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Muktapasi

Muktapasi 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 Muktapasi

Muktapasi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nayabagirthipur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Muktapasi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Muktapasi 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 Muktapasi

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

Health Facilities in Muktapasi

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

FAQs about Muktapasi