Mandara - Polasara, Ganjam

Mandara is a village situated in the Polasara tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 80 km from the tehsil headquarters in Polasara and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Mandar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mandara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mandara is 411589. The village covers a total geographical area of 713 hectares and falls under the 761118 pincode. Polasara is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Mandara

According to the 2011 Census, Mandara village had a total population of 4,228 people, including 2,219 males and 2,009 females, living in 814 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.56%, with male literacy at 85.82% and female literacy at 66.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 469, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Mandara

Mandara 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 Mandara

Mandara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khallikot, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Polasara to Mandara is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Mandara is about 80 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 Mandara

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

Health Facilities in Mandara

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

FAQs about Mandara