Mangalpur - Kokasara, Kalahandi

Mangalpur is a village situated in the Kokasara tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kokasara and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Podaguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mangalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mangalpur is 424012. The village covers a total geographical area of 105 hectares and falls under the 766103 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Mangalpur 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 Mangalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Mangalpur village had a total population of 346 people, including 177 males and 169 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.28%, with male literacy at 75.97% and female literacy at 37.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 100, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 191.

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

Nearby Villages of Mangalpur

Mangalpur 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 Mangalpur

Public transport in the Mangalpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Mangalpur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Mangalpur is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mangalpur

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

Health Facilities in Mangalpur

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

FAQs about Mangalpur