Makhapala

Makhapala is a village located in Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Kesinga (tehsildar office) and 24km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Chancher is the gram panchayat of Makhapala village.

Here you can discover what makes Makhapala unique in its vibrant Kesinga-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Makhapala’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 Makhapala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Makhapala is 422393. The village spans a total geographical area of 303 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766011. Kesinga is nearest town to Makhapala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.

When it comes to local governance, Makhapala 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 Makhapala

Population of Makhapala

According to the 2011 Census, Makhapala has a total population of about 666, with approximately 335 males and 331 females. The sex ratio is around 988 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 97 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 95 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 533. The overall literacy rate is approximately 53.45%, with male literacy at about 69.25% and female literacy near 37.46%. There are around 177 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Makhapala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Makhapala

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

Nearby Villages of Makhapala

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Makhapala