Mulakhamba - Sukinda, Jajpur

Mulakhamba is a village situated in the Sukinda tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Sukinda and around 63 km from Jajapur . Kuhika serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mulakhamba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mulakhamba is 400422. The village covers a total geographical area of 278 hectares and falls under the 755018 pincode. Byasanagar is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Mulakhamba 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 Mulakhamba

As per Census 2011, Mulakhamba village has a total population of 445 people, consisting of 223 males and 222 females. The village has 92 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 72 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 281 literate and 164 illiterate residents. Additionally, 235 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 209 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population445223222
Child Population (0–6 yrs)722943
Scheduled Castes (SC)235119116
Scheduled Tribes (ST)209103106
Literate Population281180101
Illiterate Population16443121

Nearby Villages of Mulakhamba

Mulakhamba 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PadiapasiNorth-East1.59 km
MantiraNorth1.77 km
GandhapalNorth-West2.06 km
MangalpurSouth-East2.18 km
ArjunjharNorth-West2.49 km
DudhajoriEast2.53 km
KuhikaWest2.54 km
NuadihiNorth2.90 km
KaragolaSouth-West3.02 km
BandhaganNorth-East3.45 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mulakhamba

Mulakhamba is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baghuapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Byasanagar to Mulakhamba is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Mulakhamba 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 Mulakhamba

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Mulakhamba

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mulakhamba

Where is Mulakhamba located?

Mulakhamba village is located in Sukinda Tehsil, Jajpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mulakhamba?

The Gram Panchayat of Mulakhamba is Kuhika.

What is the pincode of Mulakhamba?

The pincode of Mulakhamba is 755018.

What is the population of Mulakhamba?

Mulakhamba has a total population of 445, including 223 males and 222 females.

How many households are there in Mulakhamba?

There are 92 households in Mulakhamba.

What is the literacy rate in Mulakhamba?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mulakhamba is 63.15%. Male literacy is 80.72% and female literacy is 45.50%.