Mahulbarei - Bangiriposi, Mayurbhanj

Mahulbarei is a village situated in the Bangiriposi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangiriposi and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Bangriposi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahulbarei village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahulbarei is 389462. The village covers a total geographical area of 210 hectares and falls under the 757032 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Mahulbarei

As per Census 2011, Mahulbarei village has a total population of 1,285 people, consisting of 650 males and 635 females. The village has 351 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 140 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 768 literate and 517 illiterate residents. Additionally, 36 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 563 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,285650635
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1407664
Scheduled Castes (SC)361818
Scheduled Tribes (ST)563274289
Literate Population768446322
Illiterate Population517204313

Nearby Villages of Mahulbarei

Mahulbarei 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)
SikarbhangaEast0.91 km
BaghiabedaSouth-West1.07 km
KasiabedaNorth-East1.09 km
SanpatharakhamSouth1.67 km
MandaEast1.95 km
HandaSouth-East1.96 km
BaunsabudiNorth-East2.14 km
DighiNorth-East2.15 km
BadpatharakhamSouth-West2.34 km
MahuliSouth-East2.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahulbarei

Mahulbarei is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Mahulbarei is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Mahulbarei is about 38 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 Mahulbarei

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Mahulbarei

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Mahulbarei

Where is Mahulbarei located?

Mahulbarei village is located in Bangiriposi Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahulbarei?

The Gram Panchayat of Mahulbarei is Bangriposi.

What is the pincode of Mahulbarei?

The pincode of Mahulbarei is 757032.

What is the population of Mahulbarei?

Mahulbarei has a total population of 1,285, including 650 males and 635 females.

How many households are there in Mahulbarei?

There are 351 households in Mahulbarei.

What is the literacy rate in Mahulbarei?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahulbarei is 59.77%. Male literacy is 68.62% and female literacy is 50.71%.