Mesingput - Machh Kund, Koraput

Mesingput is a village situated in the Machh Kund tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machh Kund and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Thusuba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mesingput village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mesingput is 429589. The village covers a total geographical area of 210 hectares and falls under the 764040 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Mesingput 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 Mesingput

According to the 2011 Census, Mesingput village had a total population of 70 people, including 39 males and 31 females, living in 20 households. The sex ratio was 795 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.86%, with male literacy at 56.67% and female literacy at 29.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 42.

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

Nearby Villages of Mesingput

Mesingput 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 Mesingput

Public transport in the Mesingput is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Machhakunda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Mesingput is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Mesingput is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mesingput

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

Health Facilities in Mesingput

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

FAQs about Mesingput