Makapada - R.Udayagiri, Gajapati

Makapada is a village situated in the R.Udayagiri tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from R.udaygiri and around 79 km from Paralakhemundi. Mahendragada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Makapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Makapada is 414093. The village covers a total geographical area of 99 hectares and falls under the 761017 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 72 km away.

Makapada 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 Makapada

As per Census 2011, Makapada village has a total population of 107 people, consisting of 50 males and 57 females. The village has 27 households and a sex ratio of 1,140 females per 1,000 males. There are 10 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 78 literate and 29 illiterate residents. Additionally, 106 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Makapada

Makapada 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 Makapada

Makapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhadupudi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Makapada is about 72 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Makapada is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Makapada

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

Health Facilities in Makapada

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

FAQs about Makapada