Mandua - Karanjia, Mayurbhanj

Mandua is a village situated in the Karanjia tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanjia and around 127 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Rasamtola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mandua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mandua is 388917. The village covers a total geographical area of 151 hectares and falls under the 757037 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Mandua

According to the 2011 Census, Mandua village had a total population of 628 people, including 313 males and 315 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.00%, with male literacy at 79.12% and female literacy at 64.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 287.

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

Nearby Villages of Mandua

Mandua 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 Mandua

Public transport in the Mandua is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Mandua is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Mandua is about 127 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mandua

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

Health Facilities in Mandua

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

FAQs about Mandua