Mantira - Sukinda, Jajpur

Mantira is a village situated in the Sukinda tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Sukinda and around 64 km from Jajapur . Bandhagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mantira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mantira is 400411. The village covers a total geographical area of 166 hectares and falls under the 755018 pincode. Byasanagar is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Mantira 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 Mantira

As per Census 2011, Mantira village has a total population of 684 people, consisting of 350 males and 334 females. The village has 153 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 470 literate and 214 illiterate residents. Additionally, 136 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 49 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mantira

Mantira 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 Mantira

Public transport in the Mantira is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baghuapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Byasanagar to Mantira is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Mantira is about 64 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 Mantira

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

Health Facilities in Mantira

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

FAQs about Mantira