Maskabari - Banapur, Khordha

Maskabari is a village situated in the Banapur tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banapur and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Damiabarabara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maskabari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maskabari is 408504. The village covers a total geographical area of 78 hectares and falls under the 752031 pincode. Banapur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Maskabari

According to the 2011 Census, Maskabari village had a total population of 164 people, including 67 males and 97 females, living in 46 households. The sex ratio was 1,448 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.61%, with male literacy at 55.17% and female literacy at 34.67%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 164.

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

Nearby Villages of Maskabari

Maskabari 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 Maskabari

Public transport in the Maskabari is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banapur to Maskabari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Maskabari is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maskabari

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

Health Facilities in Maskabari

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

FAQs about Maskabari