Mahupahadi - Bangiriposi, Mayurbhanj

Mahupahadi is a village situated in the Bangiriposi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangiriposi and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Dhobanisole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahupahadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahupahadi is 389570. The village covers a total geographical area of 146 hectares and falls under the 757032 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Mahupahadi 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 Mahupahadi

As per Census 2011, Mahupahadi village has a total population of 318 people, consisting of 161 males and 157 females. The village has 62 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 143 literate and 175 illiterate residents. Additionally, 287 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population318161157
Child Population (0–6 yrs)422220
Scheduled Tribes (ST)287143144
Literate Population1438657
Illiterate Population17575100

Nearby Villages of Mahupahadi

Mahupahadi 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)
PatbedaNorth0.97 km
BalikhaniSouth1.22 km
RanasulNorth-East1.59 km
UperbharadasulWest1.68 km
TalabharadasolNorth-West1.68 km
ChampabedaEast1.73 km
GandipaniNorth-East1.90 km
DhobanisulEast2.06 km
NafriNorth2.28 km
ChadheipahadiWest2.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahupahadi

Mahupahadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajalukah, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
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 Mahupahadi is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Mahupahadi is about 36 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 Mahupahadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Mahupahadi

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

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

FAQs about Mahupahadi

Where is Mahupahadi located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Mahupahadi?

The Gram Panchayat of Mahupahadi is Dhobanisole.

What is the pincode of Mahupahadi?

The pincode of Mahupahadi is 757032.

What is the population of Mahupahadi?

Mahupahadi has a total population of 318, including 161 males and 157 females.

How many households are there in Mahupahadi?

There are 62 households in Mahupahadi.

What is the literacy rate in Mahupahadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahupahadi is 44.97%. Male literacy is 53.42% and female literacy is 36.31%.