Mahijor

Mahijor is a village located in Sadar tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Sadar (tehsildar office) and 13km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Tal Belgaon is the gram panchayat of Mahijor village.

Here you can discover what makes Mahijor unique in its vibrant Sadar-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Mahijor’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Mahijor

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mahijor is 423501. The village spans a total geographical area of 156 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766001. Bhawanipatna is nearest town to Mahijor village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

When it comes to local governance, Mahijor village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Lanjigarh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Mahijor

Population of Mahijor

According to the 2011 Census, Mahijor has a total population of about 179, with approximately 96 males and 83 females. The sex ratio is around 864 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 28 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 50 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 85. The overall literacy rate is approximately 50.84%, with male literacy at about 59.38% and female literacy near 40.96%. There are around 44 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Mahijor's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Mahijor

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Mahijor. As per the 2011 stats, Mahijor had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Mahijor

Knowing the nearby villages of Mahijor helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Mahijor.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mahijor