Mandal - Kalampur, Kalahandi

Mandal is a village situated in the Kalampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 46 km from Jayapatna and around 60 km from Bhawanipatna. Mandal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mandal is 424094. The village covers a total geographical area of 420 hectares and falls under the 766013 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Mandal

As per Census 2011, Mandal village has a total population of 1,669 people, consisting of 822 males and 847 females. The village has 438 households and a sex ratio of 1,030 females per 1,000 males. There are 245 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 900 literate and 769 illiterate residents. Additionally, 450 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 590 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mandal

Mandal 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 Mandal

Mandal 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 47.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Mandal is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Mandal is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mandal

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

Health Facilities in Mandal

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

FAQs about Mandal