Mahuri - Ghasipura, Keonjhar

Mahuri is a village situated in the Ghasipura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from Sainkul and around 104 km from Kendujhar. Taruan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahuri is 387364. The village covers a total geographical area of 153 hectares and falls under the 758043 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Mahuri

According to the 2011 Census, Mahuri village had a total population of 651 people, including 335 males and 316 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.93%, with male literacy at 97.28% and female literacy at 90.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahuri

Mahuri 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 Mahuri

Mahuri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baitarani Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Mahuri is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Mahuri is about 104 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahuri

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

Health Facilities in Mahuri

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

FAQs about Mahuri