Mandel - Narala, Kalahandi

Mandel is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Mandel village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mandel is 422766. The village covers a total geographical area of 417 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Mandel 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 Mandel

According to the 2011 Census, Mandel village had a total population of 1,525 people, including 779 males and 746 females, living in 390 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.02%, with male literacy at 81.45% and female literacy at 59.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 286, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 343.

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

Nearby Villages of Mandel

Mandel 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 Mandel

Mandel is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 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 15.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Mandel is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Mandel is about 33 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 Mandel

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

Health Facilities in Mandel

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

FAQs about Mandel