Muktapur - Begunia, Khordha

Muktapur is a village situated in the Begunia tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Begunia and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Haja serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muktapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muktapur is 407282. The village covers a total geographical area of 263 hectares and falls under the 752062 pincode. Khordha is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Muktapur

According to the 2011 Census, Muktapur village had a total population of 935 people, including 482 males and 453 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.73%, with male literacy at 94.24% and female literacy at 85.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 123, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 92.

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

Nearby Villages of Muktapur

Muktapur 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 Muktapur

Public transport in the Muktapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nirakarpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khordha to Muktapur is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Muktapur is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Muktapur

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

Health Facilities in Muktapur

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

FAQs about Muktapur