Mahipani - Jayapatna, Kalahandi

Mahipani is a village situated in the Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 74 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jayapatna and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Mukhiguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahipani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahipani is 424211. The village covers a total geographical area of 189 hectares and falls under the 766026 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 64 km away.

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

Population of Mahipani

According to the 2011 Census, Mahipani village had a total population of 625 people, including 310 males and 315 females, living in 167 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.33%, with male literacy at 75.37% and female literacy at 41.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 87, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 224.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahipani

Mahipani 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 Mahipani

Mahipani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tikiri, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Mahipani is about 64 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Mahipani is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahipani

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

Health Facilities in Mahipani

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

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