Mahaguda - Bandhugaon, Koraput

Mahaguda is a village situated in the Bandhugaon tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bandhugaon and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Kutrabeda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahaguda is 428720. The village covers a total geographical area of 203 hectares and falls under the 764027 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.

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

Population of Mahaguda

According to the 2011 Census, Mahaguda village had a total population of 1,168 people, including 585 males and 583 females, living in 258 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.24%, with male literacy at 62.32% and female literacy at 28.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 145, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,010.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahaguda

Mahaguda 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 Mahaguda

Mahaguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jimidipeta, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Mahaguda is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Mahaguda is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahaguda

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

Health Facilities in Mahaguda

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

FAQs about Mahaguda