Mahagaon

Mahagaon is a village located in Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 35km away from sub-district headquarter Kesinga (tehsildar office) and 70km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Deogaon is the gram panchayat of Mahagaon village.

Here you can discover what makes Mahagaon unique in its vibrant Kesinga-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Mahagaon’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Mahagaon

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mahagaon is 422317. The village spans a total geographical area of 316 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766101. Kesinga is nearest town to Mahagaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

When it comes to local governance, Mahagaon village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhawanipatna Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Mahagaon

Population of Mahagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Mahagaon has a total population of about 477, with approximately 248 males and 229 females. The sex ratio is around 923 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 82 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 111 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 154. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.43%, with male literacy at about 67.74% and female literacy near 54.59%. There are around 127 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Mahagaon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Mahagaon

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Mahagaon. As per the 2011 stats, Mahagaon had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Mahagaon

Knowing the nearby villages of Mahagaon helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Mahagaon.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mahagaon