Mahipur - Darpan, Jajpur

Mahipur is a village situated in the Darpan tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Balichandrapur and around 70 km from Jajapur . Anaka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahipur is 401829. The village covers a total geographical area of 92 hectares and falls under the 755044 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Mahipur

According to the 2011 Census, Mahipur village had a total population of 1,133 people, including 587 males and 546 females, living in 248 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.17%, with male literacy at 92.55% and female literacy at 77.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 214.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahipur

Mahipur 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 Mahipur

Mahipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhanmandal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Mahipur is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Mahipur 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 Mahipur

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

Health Facilities in Mahipur

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

FAQs about Mahipur