Mahala - Garadpur, Kendrapara

Mahala is a village situated in the Garadpur tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Patkura and around 20 km from Kendrapara . Bangalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahala is 396736. The village covers a total geographical area of 58 hectares and falls under the 754210 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Mahala

As per Census 2011, Mahala village has a total population of 368 people, consisting of 182 males and 186 females. The village has 95 households and a sex ratio of 1,021 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 265 literate and 103 illiterate residents. Additionally, 91 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahala

Mahala 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 Mahala

Mahala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gorakhnath, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Mahala is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Mahala is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahala

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

Health Facilities in Mahala

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

FAQs about Mahala