Mahibhar - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Mahibhar is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Pilikia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahibhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahibhar is 423727. The village covers a total geographical area of 434 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Mahibhar

According to the 2011 Census, Mahibhar village had a total population of 1,290 people, including 651 males and 639 females, living in 322 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.83%, with male literacy at 58.23% and female literacy at 36.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 204, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahibhar

Mahibhar 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 Mahibhar

Public transport in the Mahibhar is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Mahibhar is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Mahibhar is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahibhar

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

Health Facilities in Mahibhar

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

FAQs about Mahibhar