Madhupur - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Madhupur is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from Narala and around 30 km from Bhawanipatna. Gobardhanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madhupur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madhupur is 422843. The village covers a total geographical area of 329 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Madhupur

As per Census 2011, Madhupur village has a total population of 1,432 people, consisting of 497 males and 935 females. The village has 274 households and a sex ratio of 1,881 females per 1,000 males. There are 163 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 978 literate and 454 illiterate residents. Additionally, 215 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 616 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,432497935
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1636697
Scheduled Castes (SC)21580135
Scheduled Tribes (ST)616127489
Literate Population978333645
Illiterate Population454164290

Nearby Villages of Madhupur

Madhupur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Ramchandra PurSouth-West1.58 km
LaktakhamanNorth1.78 km
KespalaNorth-West1.87 km
GobardhanpurEast1.96 km
BhaluchancharaSouth-East2.00 km
PaidmalaEast2.37 km
GopalpurSouth2.60 km
TekartolaSouth-West2.63 km
BankelNorth-East2.70 km
BuratNorth-West2.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Madhupur

Madhupur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is G. Ramchandrapur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Madhupur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Madhupur is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madhupur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Madhupur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Madhupur

Where is Madhupur located?

Madhupur village is located in Lanjigarh Tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Madhupur?

The Gram Panchayat of Madhupur is Gobardhanpur.

What is the pincode of Madhupur?

The pincode of Madhupur is 766100.

What is the population of Madhupur?

Madhupur has a total population of 1,432, including 497 males and 935 females.

How many households are there in Madhupur?

There are 274 households in Madhupur.

What is the literacy rate in Madhupur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Madhupur is 68.30%. Male literacy is 67.00% and female literacy is 68.98%.