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

According to the 2011 Census, Mahasahani village had a total population of 1,016 people, including 488 males and 528 females, living in 230 households. The sex ratio was 1,082 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.46%, with male literacy at 91.23% and female literacy at 74.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 388.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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