Makia - Paparahandi, Nabarangpur

Makia is a village situated in the Paparahandi tehsil of Nabarangpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Paparahandi and around 20 km from Nabarangapur . Mokia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Makia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Makia is 427763. The village covers a total geographical area of 667 hectares and falls under the 764071 pincode. Papadahandi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Makia

According to the 2011 Census, Makia village had a total population of 2,071 people, including 1,031 males and 1,040 females, living in 498 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.53%, with male literacy at 55.08% and female literacy at 32.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 447, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,095.

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

Nearby Villages of Makia

Makia 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 Makia

Makia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Charamula Kusum, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Papadahandi to Makia is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nabarangapur to Makia is about 20 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 Makia

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

Health Facilities in Makia

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

FAQs about Makia