Mahagudi - Daringbadi, Kandhamal

Mahagudi is a village situated in the Daringbadi tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from Brahmanigaon and around 128 km from Phulbani. Tajungia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahagudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahagudi is 417266. The village covers a total geographical area of 541 hectares and falls under the 762021 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 92 km away.

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

Population of Mahagudi

According to the 2011 Census, Mahagudi village had a total population of 745 people, including 364 males and 381 females, living in 186 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.94%, with male literacy at 74.05% and female literacy at 50.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 239, 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 Mahagudi

Mahagudi 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 Mahagudi

Mahagudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Doikallu, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Mahagudi is about 92 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Mahagudi is about 128 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahagudi

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

Health Facilities in Mahagudi

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

FAQs about Mahagudi