Mangalpur - Sukinda, Jajpur

Mangalpur is a village situated in the Sukinda tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Sukinda and around 63 km from Jajapur . Dudhujori serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mangalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mangalpur is 400421. The village covers a total geographical area of 569 hectares and falls under the 755018 pincode. Byasanagar is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Mangalpur

As per Census 2011, Mangalpur village has a total population of 2,140 people, consisting of 1,080 males and 1,060 females. The village has 470 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 361 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,084 literate and 1,056 illiterate residents. Additionally, 213 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 990 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mangalpur

Mangalpur 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 Mangalpur

Mangalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baghuapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Byasanagar to Mangalpur is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Mangalpur is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mangalpur

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

Health Facilities in Mangalpur

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

FAQs about Mangalpur