Mahichala - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Mahichala is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Mahichal;a serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahichala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahichala is 423794. The village covers a total geographical area of 983 hectares and falls under the 766023 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Mahichala 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 Mahichala

As per Census 2011, Mahichala village has a total population of 2,584 people, consisting of 1,265 males and 1,319 females. The village has 682 households and a sex ratio of 1,042 females per 1,000 males. There are 343 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,297 literate and 1,287 illiterate residents. Additionally, 486 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 460 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahichala

Mahichala 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 Mahichala

Mahichala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Mahichala is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Mahichala is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahichala

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

Health Facilities in Mahichala

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

FAQs about Mahichala