Mahukhanda - Balianta, Khordha

Mahukhanda is a village situated in the Balianta tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Balipatna and around 50 km from Khordha . Jayabeda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahukhanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahukhanda is 407628. The village covers a total geographical area of 212 hectares and falls under the 752102 pincode. Bhubaneswar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Mahukhanda

As per Census 2011, Mahukhanda village has a total population of 1,900 people, consisting of 958 males and 942 females. The village has 435 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 180 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,439 literate and 461 illiterate residents. Additionally, 276 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahukhanda

Mahukhanda 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 Mahukhanda

Mahukhanda 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 Bhubaneswar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhubaneswar to Mahukhanda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Mahukhanda is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahukhanda

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

Health Facilities in Mahukhanda

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

FAQs about Mahukhanda