Mahanangala - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Mahanangala is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Marsaghai and around 35 km from Kendrapara . Ameipal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahanangala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahanangala is 396957. The village covers a total geographical area of 156 hectares and falls under the 754141 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Mahanangala

As per Census 2011, Mahanangala village has a total population of 943 people, consisting of 483 males and 460 females. The village has 219 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 94 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 724 literate and 219 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population943483460
Child Population (0–6 yrs)945638
Literate Population724393331
Illiterate Population21990129

Nearby Villages of Mahanangala

Mahanangala 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)
RaipurEast0.56 km
KhurusiaSouth-East1.17 km
SamjoriWest1.19 km
BandhakudEast1.81 km
Madhuraganda KhamarNorth-West1.83 km
ThantapalandaNorth-East1.86 km
AmeipalWest1.99 km
KalagarhNorth2.12 km
SaharadiaSouth2.34 km
Gatanai(nuasahi)East2.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahanangala

Mahanangala is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Mahanangala is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Mahanangala is about 35 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 Mahanangala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Mahanangala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mahanangala

Where is Mahanangala located?

Mahanangala village is located in Mahakalapada Tehsil, Kendrapara district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahanangala?

The Gram Panchayat of Mahanangala is Ameipal.

What is the pincode of Mahanangala?

The pincode of Mahanangala is 754141.

What is the population of Mahanangala?

Mahanangala has a total population of 943, including 483 males and 460 females.

How many households are there in Mahanangala?

There are 219 households in Mahanangala.

What is the literacy rate in Mahanangala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahanangala is 76.78%. Male literacy is 81.37% and female literacy is 71.96%.