Mahakupa - Mohana, Gajapati

Mahakupa is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 106 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 106 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Sikulipadara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahakupa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahakupa is 413847. The village covers a total geographical area of 251 hectares and falls under the 761015 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Mahakupa

As per Census 2011, Mahakupa village has a total population of 170 people, consisting of 89 males and 81 females. The village has 36 households and a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males. There are 20 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 101 literate and 69 illiterate residents. Additionally, 165 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahakupa

Mahakupa 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 Mahakupa

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Mahakupa. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Mahakupa is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Mahakupa is about 106 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahakupa

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

Health Facilities in Mahakupa

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

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