Mahuliagada - Jagannath Prasad, Ganjam

Mahuliagada is a village situated in the Jagannath Prasad tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagannath Prasad and around 127 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Kadua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahuliagada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahuliagada is 410469. The village covers a total geographical area of 134 hectares and falls under the 761121 pincode. Bhanjanagar is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Mahuliagada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhanjanagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mahuliagada

According to the 2011 Census, Mahuliagada village had a total population of 484 people, including 247 males and 237 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.93%, with male literacy at 82.65% and female literacy at 54.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahuliagada

Mahuliagada 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 Mahuliagada

Public transport in the Mahuliagada is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanjanagar to Mahuliagada is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Mahuliagada is about 127 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahuliagada

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

Health Facilities in Mahuliagada

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

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