Mahalibasa - Khunta, Mayurbhanj

Mahalibasa is a village situated in the Khunta tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khunta and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Laxanasahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahalibasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahalibasa is 390772. The village covers a total geographical area of 209 hectares and falls under the 757019 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Mahalibasa

According to the 2011 Census, Mahalibasa village had a total population of 961 people, including 458 males and 503 females, living in 251 households. The sex ratio was 1,098 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.02%, with male literacy at 55.99% and female literacy at 29.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 917.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahalibasa

Mahalibasa 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 Mahalibasa

Mahalibasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baripada, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Mahalibasa is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Mahalibasa is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahalibasa

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

Health Facilities in Mahalibasa

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

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