Mediput - Machh Kund, Koraput

Mediput is a village situated in the Machh Kund tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 68 km from Nandapur and around 57 km from Koraput. Umbel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mediput village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mediput is 429775. The village covers a total geographical area of 410 hectares and falls under the 764037 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Mediput village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Mediput

As per Census 2011, Mediput village has a total population of 1,018 people, consisting of 488 males and 530 females. The village has 284 households and a sex ratio of 1,086 females per 1,000 males. There are 201 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 264 literate and 754 illiterate residents. Additionally, 125 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 493 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mediput

Mediput 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 Mediput

Public transport in the Mediput is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paliba, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Mediput is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Mediput is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mediput

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

Health Facilities in Mediput

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

FAQs about Mediput