Mandia - Dharmasala, Jajpur

Mandia is a village situated in the Dharmasala tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Dharmasala and around 48 km from Jajapur . Pakhara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mandia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mandia is 401195. The village covers a total geographical area of 64 hectares and falls under the 755010 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Mandia

As per Census 2011, Mandia village has a total population of 322 people, consisting of 152 males and 170 females. The village has 60 households and a sex ratio of 1,118 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 110 literate and 212 illiterate residents. Additionally, 190 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 127 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mandia are given below:

Nearby Villages of Mandia

Mandia 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 Mandia

Mandia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Haridaspur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Mandia is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Mandia is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mandia

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

Health Facilities in Mandia

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

FAQs about Mandia