Makhapala - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Makhapala is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Chancher serves as the Gram Panchayat for Makhapala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Makhapala is 422393. The village covers a total geographical area of 303 hectares and falls under the 766011 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Makhapala

According to the 2011 Census, Makhapala village had a total population of 666 people, including 335 males and 331 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.57%, with male literacy at 81.98% and female literacy at 43.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 95, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 533.

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

Nearby Villages of Makhapala

Makhapala 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 Makhapala

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Makhapala. The nearest railway station is Kandel Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 2.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Makhapala is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Makhapala is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Makhapala

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

Health Facilities in Makhapala

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

FAQs about Makhapala