Mantapada - Asika, Ganjam

Mantapada is a village situated in the Asika tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 51 km from the tehsil headquarters in Asika and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Haridapadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mantapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mantapada is 411279. The village covers a total geographical area of 209 hectares and falls under the 761110 pincode. Asika is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Mantapada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Aska Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Mantapada

As per Census 2011, Mantapada village has a total population of 2,546 people, consisting of 1,271 males and 1,275 females. The village has 534 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 288 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,532 literate and 1,014 illiterate residents. Additionally, 381 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mantapada

Mantapada 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 Mantapada

Mantapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jagan Nathapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asika to Mantapada is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Mantapada is about 70 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 Mantapada

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

Health Facilities in Mantapada

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

FAQs about Mantapada