Mahardapalasa - Jashipur, Mayurbhanj

Mahardapalasa is a village situated in the Jashipur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jashipur and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Mahardapalsa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahardapalasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahardapalasa is 388461. The village covers a total geographical area of 176 hectares and falls under the 757034 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Mahardapalasa

As per Census 2011, Mahardapalasa village has a total population of 1,406 people, consisting of 680 males and 726 females. The village has 342 households and a sex ratio of 1,067 females per 1,000 males. There are 126 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 969 literate and 437 illiterate residents. Additionally, 577 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 333 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahardapalasa

Mahardapalasa 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 Mahardapalasa

Public transport in the Mahardapalasa is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Mahardapalasa is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Mahardapalasa is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahardapalasa

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

Health Facilities in Mahardapalasa

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

FAQs about Mahardapalasa