Mahendragada - R.Udayagiri, Gajapati

Mahendragada is a village situated in the R.Udayagiri tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from R.udaygiri and around 90 km from Paralakhemundi. Mahendragada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahendragada is 414012. The village covers a total geographical area of 398 hectares and falls under the 761017 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 73 km away.

Mahendragada 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 Mahendragada

According to the 2011 Census, Mahendragada village had a total population of 2,195 people, including 1,110 males and 1,085 females, living in 509 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.39%, with male literacy at 77.77% and female literacy at 64.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 585.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahendragada

Mahendragada 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 Mahendragada

Mahendragada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jhadupudi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Mahendragada is about 73 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Mahendragada is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahendragada

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

Health Facilities in Mahendragada

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

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