Mahanala - Sanakhemundi, Ganjam

Mahanala is a village situated in the Sanakhemundi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Patapur and around 57 km from Chatrapur. Chudangapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahanala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahanala is 412450. The village covers a total geographical area of 110 hectares and falls under the 761013 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Mahanala

According to the 2011 Census, Mahanala village had a total population of 1,184 people, including 654 males and 530 females, living in 260 households. The sex ratio was 810 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.82%, with male literacy at 89.02% and female literacy at 70.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 260, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 24.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahanala

Mahanala 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 Mahanala

Mahanala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Mahanala is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Mahanala is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahanala

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

Health Facilities in Mahanala

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

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