Mandidi - Nuagad, Gajapati

Mandidi is a village situated in the Nuagad tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 69 km from R.udaygiri and around 69 km from Paralakhemundi. Udayapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mandidi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mandidi is 414116. The village covers a total geographical area of 503 hectares and falls under the 761214 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

Mandidi 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 Mandidi

As per Census 2011, Mandidi village has a total population of 592 people, consisting of 285 males and 307 females. The village has 117 households and a sex ratio of 1,077 females per 1,000 males. There are 138 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 184 literate and 408 illiterate residents. Additionally, 591 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population592285307
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1387167
Scheduled Tribes (ST)591285306
Literate Population18413351
Illiterate Population408152256

Nearby Villages of Mandidi

Mandidi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
UdayapuraNorth-West1.86 km
LakijholSouth-East2.12 km
UdayagudaNorth-East2.12 km
KodedaWest2.65 km
KakatabandhaEast3.22 km
NagidiNorth-West3.36 km
DhepirigudaNorth3.55 km
N.baradangaNorth-East3.63 km
BailapadaraSouth-East3.70 km
KujapangaNorth4.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mandidi

Public transport in the Mandidi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Mandidi is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Mandidi is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mandidi

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

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

Health Facilities in Mandidi

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

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

FAQs about Mandidi

Where is Mandidi located?

Mandidi village is located in Nuagad Tehsil, Gajapati district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mandidi?

The Gram Panchayat of Mandidi is Udayapur.

What is the pincode of Mandidi?

The pincode of Mandidi is 761214.

What is the population of Mandidi?

Mandidi has a total population of 592, including 285 males and 307 females.

How many households are there in Mandidi?

There are 117 households in Mandidi.

What is the literacy rate in Mandidi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mandidi is 31.08%. Male literacy is 46.67% and female literacy is 16.61%.