Mochinda - Anandapur, Keonjhar

Mochinda is a village situated in the Anandapur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Anandapur and around 90 km from Kendujhar. Mochinda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mochinda is 387032. The village covers a total geographical area of 342 hectares and falls under the 758022 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Mochinda

According to the 2011 Census, Mochinda village had a total population of 2,408 people, including 1,222 males and 1,186 females, living in 561 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.38%, with male literacy at 91.41% and female literacy at 73.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 473.

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

Nearby Villages of Mochinda

Mochinda 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 Mochinda

Mochinda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tomka, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Mochinda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Mochinda is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mochinda

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

Health Facilities in Mochinda

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

FAQs about Mochinda