Musagadia - Badasahi, Mayurbhanj

Musagadia is a village situated in the Badasahi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Barsahi and around 42 km from Baripada. Manatri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Musagadia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Musagadia is 390751. The village covers a total geographical area of 142 hectares and falls under the 757026 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Musagadia 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 Musagadia

As per Census 2011, Musagadia village has a total population of 908 people, consisting of 446 males and 462 females. The village has 188 households and a sex ratio of 1,035 females per 1,000 males. There are 139 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 557 literate and 351 illiterate residents. Additionally, 208 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 209 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population908446462
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1396277
Scheduled Castes (SC)208106102
Scheduled Tribes (ST)20997112
Literate Population557302255
Illiterate Population351144207

Nearby Villages of Musagadia

Musagadia 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BadaliganNorth-West1.07 km
MalihatiSouth-East1.16 km
PurikhuntaEast1.35 km
BainchaWest1.51 km
SreerampurNorth-East1.83 km
GaudganSouth-East2.01 km
KulikhiriSouth-West2.02 km
GuhalmaraNorth2.06 km
AdidihaWest2.26 km
AngargadiaNorth-West2.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Musagadia

Musagadia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jogal, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Musagadia is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Musagadia is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Musagadia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Musagadia

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Musagadia

Where is Musagadia located?

Musagadia village is located in Badasahi Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Musagadia?

The Gram Panchayat of Musagadia is Manatri.

What is the pincode of Musagadia?

The pincode of Musagadia is 757026.

What is the population of Musagadia?

Musagadia has a total population of 908, including 446 males and 462 females.

How many households are there in Musagadia?

There are 188 households in Musagadia.

What is the literacy rate in Musagadia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Musagadia is 61.34%. Male literacy is 67.71% and female literacy is 55.19%.