Mahasahani - Aali, Kendrapara

Mahasahani is a village situated in the Aali tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aali and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Singiri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahasahani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahasahani is 396161. The village covers a total geographical area of 481 hectares and falls under the 754215 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Mahasahani

As per Census 2011, Mahasahani village has a total population of 1,016 people, consisting of 488 males and 528 females. The village has 230 households and a sex ratio of 1,081 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 743 literate and 273 illiterate residents. Additionally, 388 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mahasahani are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,016488528
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1156649
Scheduled Castes (SC)388189199
Literate Population743385358
Illiterate Population273103170

Nearby Villages of Mahasahani

Mahasahani 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChandiagarhiNorth-East1.84 km
PatrapurSouth-West1.92 km
AngarakhaWest1.98 km
BankeswarSouth2.03 km
SingiriEast2.48 km
SorisadaSouth-West2.82 km
SalianchaNorth2.87 km
BilikanaSouth2.91 km
SahiraWest2.93 km
DahiantaWest3.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahasahani

Mahasahani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Mahasahani is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Mahasahani is about 28 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 Mahasahani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mahasahani

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mahasahani

Where is Mahasahani located?

Mahasahani village is located in Aali Tehsil, Kendrapara district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahasahani?

The Gram Panchayat of Mahasahani is Singiri.

What is the pincode of Mahasahani?

The pincode of Mahasahani is 754215.

What is the population of Mahasahani?

Mahasahani has a total population of 1,016, including 488 males and 528 females.

How many households are there in Mahasahani?

There are 230 households in Mahasahani.

What is the literacy rate in Mahasahani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahasahani is 73.13%. Male literacy is 78.89% and female literacy is 67.80%.