Maskadandi - Madanpur Rampur, Kalahandi

Maskadandi is a village situated in the Madanpur Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur Rampur and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Muding serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maskadandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maskadandi is 422641. The village covers a total geographical area of 383 hectares and falls under the 766102 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Maskadandi

According to the 2011 Census, Maskadandi village had a total population of 670 people, including 331 males and 339 females, living in 189 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.79%, with male literacy at 81.42% and female literacy at 62.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 89, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 311.

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

Nearby Villages of Maskadandi

Maskadandi 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 Maskadandi

Maskadandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rupra Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Maskadandi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Maskadandi is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maskadandi

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

Health Facilities in Maskadandi

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

FAQs about Maskadandi