Maskaguda - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Maskaguda is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 34 km from Narala and around 40 km from Bhawanipatna. Kamarada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maskaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maskaguda is 422794. The village covers a total geographical area of 212 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Maskaguda 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 Maskaguda

As per Census 2011, Maskaguda village has a total population of 558 people, consisting of 258 males and 300 females. The village has 139 households and a sex ratio of 1,162 females per 1,000 males. There are 75 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 297 literate and 261 illiterate residents. Additionally, 111 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 328 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Maskaguda

Maskaguda 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 Maskaguda

Maskaguda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Norla Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Maskaguda is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Maskaguda is about 40 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 Maskaguda

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

Health Facilities in Maskaguda

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

FAQs about Maskaguda