Mahiskudar - Bisoi, Mayurbhanj

Mahiskudar is a village situated in the Bisoi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisoi and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Jagannathpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahiskudar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahiskudar is 388098. The village covers a total geographical area of 182 hectares and falls under the 757033 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 68 km away.

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

Population of Mahiskudar

According to the 2011 Census, Mahiskudar village had a total population of 553 people, including 261 males and 292 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 1,119 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.59%, with male literacy at 70.35% and female literacy at 50.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 209.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahiskudar

Mahiskudar 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 Mahiskudar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Mahiskudar. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Mahiskudar is about 68 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Mahiskudar is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahiskudar

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

Health Facilities in Mahiskudar

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

FAQs about Mahiskudar