Mangrel - Nandapur, Koraput

Mangrel is a village situated in the Nandapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandapur and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Kasandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mangrel village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mangrel is 429927. The village covers a total geographical area of 264 hectares and falls under the 764037 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Mangrel

According to the 2011 Census, Mangrel village had a total population of 363 people, including 189 males and 174 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.75%, with male literacy at 62.91% and female literacy at 17.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 217.

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

Nearby Villages of Mangrel

Mangrel 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 Mangrel

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Mangrel. The nearest railway station is Bheja, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Mangrel is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Mangrel is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mangrel

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

Health Facilities in Mangrel

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

FAQs about Mangrel