Madhykhanda - Dasapalla, Nayagarh

Madhykhanda is a village situated in the Dasapalla tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasapalla and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Madhyakhanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madhykhanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madhykhanda is 405511. The village covers a total geographical area of 864 hectares and falls under the 752084 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Madhykhanda

According to the 2011 Census, Madhykhanda village had a total population of 4,811 people, including 2,560 males and 2,251 females, living in 1,254 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.65%, with male literacy at 86.71% and female literacy at 73.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 723, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Madhykhanda

Madhykhanda 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 Madhykhanda

Madhykhanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kerejanga, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nayagarh to Madhykhanda is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madhykhanda

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

Health Facilities in Madhykhanda

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

FAQs about Madhykhanda