Mandasaru - Raikia, Kandhamal

Mandasaru is a village situated in the Raikia tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raikia and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Gumamaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mandasaru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mandasaru is 417601. The village covers a total geographical area of 18 hectares and falls under the 762101 pincode. G. Udayagiri is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Mandasaru 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 Mandasaru

According to the 2011 Census, Mandasaru village had a total population of 488 people, including 252 males and 236 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.91%, with male literacy at 88.39% and female literacy at 70.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 171.

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

Nearby Villages of Mandasaru

Mandasaru is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Mandasaru

Public transport in the Mandasaru is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from G. Udayagiri to Mandasaru is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Mandasaru is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mandasaru

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

Health Facilities in Mandasaru

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

FAQs about Mandasaru