Mahu - Aali, Kendrapara

Mahu 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 43 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Mahu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahu is 396193. The village covers a total geographical area of 597 hectares and falls under the 754231 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Mahu 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 Mahu

As per Census 2011, Mahu village has a total population of 2,703 people, consisting of 1,181 males and 1,522 females. The village has 667 households and a sex ratio of 1,288 females per 1,000 males. There are 274 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,020 literate and 683 illiterate residents. Additionally, 462 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahu

Mahu 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 Mahu

Mahu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Mahu is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Mahu is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahu

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

Health Facilities in Mahu

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

FAQs about Mahu