Movel - Mohana, Gajapati

Movel is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 82 km from Adva and around 192 km from Paralakhemundi. Garadama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Movel village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Movel is 413461. The village covers a total geographical area of 18 hectares and falls under the 761217 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 99 km away.

Movel 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 Movel

As per Census 2011, Movel village has a total population of 306 people, consisting of 138 males and 168 females. The village has 89 households and a sex ratio of 1,217 females per 1,000 males. There are 86 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 89 literate and 217 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population306138168
Child Population (0–6 yrs)863650
Literate Population895732
Illiterate Population21781136

Nearby Villages of Movel

Movel is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Movel

Movel is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Movel is about 99 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Movel is about 192 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Movel

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Movel

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Movel

Where is Movel located?

Movel village is located in Mohana Tehsil, Gajapati district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Movel?

The Gram Panchayat of Movel is Garadama.

What is the pincode of Movel?

The pincode of Movel is 761217.

What is the population of Movel?

Movel has a total population of 306, including 138 males and 168 females.

How many households are there in Movel?

There are 89 households in Movel.

What is the literacy rate in Movel?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Movel is 29.08%. Male literacy is 41.30% and female literacy is 19.05%.