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

According to the 2011 Census, Maskaguda village had a total population of 558 people, including 258 males and 300 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 1,163 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.49%, with male literacy at 72.60% and female literacy at 52.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 111, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 328.

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

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