Mankadapal - Badasahi, Mayurbhanj

Mankadapal is a village situated in the Badasahi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Barsahi and around 30 km from Baripada. Sialighaty serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mankadapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mankadapal is 390628. The village covers a total geographical area of 52 hectares and falls under the 757026 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Mankadapal

According to the 2011 Census, Mankadapal village had a total population of 150 people, including 69 males and 81 females, living in 37 households. The sex ratio was 1,174 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.15%, with male literacy at 66.10% and female literacy at 47.89%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 150.

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

Nearby Villages of Mankadapal

Mankadapal 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 Mankadapal

Public transport in the Mankadapal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Krishnachandrapur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Mankadapal is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Mankadapal is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mankadapal

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

Health Facilities in Mankadapal

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

FAQs about Mankadapal