Medinipur - Kukudakhandi, Ganjam

Medinipur is a village situated in the Kukudakhandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Golanthara and around 35 km from Chatrapur. Sihala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Medinipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Medinipur is 412635. The village covers a total geographical area of 510 hectares and falls under the 761008 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Medinipur

According to the 2011 Census, Medinipur village had a total population of 1,568 people, including 806 males and 762 females, living in 326 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.33%, with male literacy at 68.67% and female literacy at 45.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 516, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 516.

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

Nearby Villages of Medinipur

Medinipur 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 Medinipur

Public transport in the Medinipur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Medinipur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Medinipur 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 Medinipur

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

Health Facilities in Medinipur

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

FAQs about Medinipur