Mahulia - Shamakhunta, Mayurbhanj

Mahulia is a village situated in the Shamakhunta tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from Baripada Sadar and around 60 km from Baripada. Mahulia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahulia is 389150. The village covers a total geographical area of 332 hectares and falls under the 757001 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Mahulia 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 Mahulia

As per Census 2011, Mahulia village has a total population of 1,214 people, consisting of 628 males and 586 females. The village has 275 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 200 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 596 literate and 618 illiterate residents. Additionally, 904 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahulia

Mahulia 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 Mahulia

Public transport in the Mahulia 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 95.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Mahulia is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Mahulia is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahulia

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

Health Facilities in Mahulia

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

FAQs about Mahulia