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

According to the 2011 Census, Mahala village had a total population of 368 people, including 182 males and 186 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.30%, with male literacy at 89.63% and female literacy at 71.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

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