Mandalasahi - Rayagada, Gajapati

Mandalasahi is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rayagada and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Dambala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mandalasahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mandalasahi is 414752. The village covers a total geographical area of 612 hectares and falls under the 761017 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Mandalasahi 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 Mandalasahi

According to the 2011 Census, Mandalasahi village had a total population of 504 people, including 244 males and 260 females, living in 121 households. The sex ratio was 1,066 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.06%, with male literacy at 59.91% and female literacy at 31.88%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 494.

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

Nearby Villages of Mandalasahi

Mandalasahi 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 Mandalasahi

Mandalasahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 129.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Mandalasahi is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Mandalasahi is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mandalasahi

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

Health Facilities in Mandalasahi

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

FAQs about Mandalasahi