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

According to the 2011 Census, Mulakhamba village had a total population of 445 people, including 223 males and 222 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.34%, with male literacy at 92.78% and female literacy at 56.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 235, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 209.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Mulakhamba