Mahulkarkachia - Shamakhunta, Mayurbhanj

Mahulkarkachia is a village situated in the Shamakhunta tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Baripada Sadar and around 13 km from Baripada. Gundihudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahulkarkachia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahulkarkachia is 389111. The village covers a total geographical area of 282 hectares and falls under the 757049 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Mahulkarkachia 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 Mahulkarkachia

As per Census 2011, Mahulkarkachia village has a total population of 1,145 people, consisting of 561 males and 584 females. The village has 255 households and a sex ratio of 1,040 females per 1,000 males. There are 206 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 434 literate and 711 illiterate residents. Additionally, 36 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,109 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahulkarkachia

Mahulkarkachia 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 Mahulkarkachia

Mahulkarkachia 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 92.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Mahulkarkachia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Mahulkarkachia is about 13 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 Mahulkarkachia

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

Health Facilities in Mahulkarkachia

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

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