Medinipur

Medinipur is a village located in Sadar tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Sadar (tehsildar office) and 5km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Medinipur village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Medinipur unique in its vibrant Sadar-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Medinipur’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 Medinipur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Medinipur is 423389. The village spans a total geographical area of 249 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766001. Bhawanipatna is nearest town to Medinipur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Medinipur 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 Bhawanipatna 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 Medinipur

Population of Medinipur

According to the 2011 Census, Medinipur has a total population of about 2,786, with approximately 1,399 males and 1,387 females. The sex ratio is around 991 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 367 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 288 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 725. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.71%, with male literacy at about 64.40% and female literacy near 48.95%. There are around 652 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Medinipur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Medinipur

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

Nearby Villages of Medinipur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Medinipur