Mahulbarei - Saraskana, Mayurbhanj

Mahulbarei is a village situated in the Saraskana tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from Jharpokharia and around 36 km from Baripada. Saraskana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahulbarei village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahulbarei is 387924. The village covers a total geographical area of 69 hectares and falls under the 757051 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

Mahulbarei 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 Mahulbarei

As per Census 2011, Mahulbarei village has a total population of 318 people, consisting of 155 males and 163 females. The village has 94 households and a sex ratio of 1,051 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 157 literate and 161 illiterate residents. Additionally, 36 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 159 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population318155163
Child Population (0–6 yrs)492821
Scheduled Castes (SC)362115
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1597782
Literate Population1578869
Illiterate Population1616794

Nearby Villages of Mahulbarei

Mahulbarei 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)
PanchamtaliaEast0.92 km
JogitofaNorth1.00 km
ChandabillaSouth-West1.06 km
GonaliNorth-West1.45 km
ChakadahaNorth-West1.55 km
SankundalbaniWest1.78 km
DhendganSouth-West1.79 km
GandipaniSouth-East1.92 km
BalijodiSouth1.92 km
BadkundalbaniWest2.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahulbarei

Mahulbarei is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajalukah, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Mahulbarei is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Mahulbarei 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 Mahulbarei

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

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

Health Facilities in Mahulbarei

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

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

FAQs about Mahulbarei

Where is Mahulbarei located?

Mahulbarei village is located in Saraskana Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahulbarei?

The Gram Panchayat of Mahulbarei is Saraskana.

What is the pincode of Mahulbarei?

The pincode of Mahulbarei is 757051.

What is the population of Mahulbarei?

Mahulbarei has a total population of 318, including 155 males and 163 females.

How many households are there in Mahulbarei?

There are 94 households in Mahulbarei.

What is the literacy rate in Mahulbarei?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahulbarei is 49.37%. Male literacy is 56.77% and female literacy is 42.33%.