Mayurjhalia - Ranapur, Nayagarh

Mayurjhalia is a village situated in the Ranapur tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranapur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Mayurjhalia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mayurjhalia is 406891. The village covers a total geographical area of 318 hectares and falls under the 752025 pincode. Khordha is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Mayurjhalia

As per Census 2011, Mayurjhalia village has a total population of 1,925 people, consisting of 1,016 males and 909 females. The village has 431 households and a sex ratio of 894 females per 1,000 males. There are 210 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,465 literate and 460 illiterate residents. Additionally, 100 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,9251,016909
Child Population (0–6 yrs)21011694
Scheduled Castes (SC)1004456
Literate Population1,465827638
Illiterate Population460189271

Nearby Villages of Mayurjhalia

Mayurjhalia 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)
BokakhaiWest1.39 km
JokagadiaNorth-West1.40 km
BorabarjharNorth-East1.89 km
JankiaSouth1.89 km
ArisalEast1.96 km
NatimaNorth-West2.35 km
KrupasindhupurEast2.51 km
JhadapadaNorth-West2.58 km
KrushnachandrapurSouth-East2.72 km
BarangagadiaWest3.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mayurjhalia

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Mayurjhalia. The nearest railway station is Bhusandpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Khordha to Mayurjhalia is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nayagarh to Mayurjhalia is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mayurjhalia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mayurjhalia

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

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

FAQs about Mayurjhalia

Where is Mayurjhalia located?

Mayurjhalia village is located in Ranapur Tehsil, Nayagarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mayurjhalia?

Mayurjhalia is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mayurjhalia?

The pincode of Mayurjhalia is 752025.

What is the population of Mayurjhalia?

Mayurjhalia has a total population of 1,925, including 1,016 males and 909 females.

How many households are there in Mayurjhalia?

There are 431 households in Mayurjhalia.

What is the literacy rate in Mayurjhalia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mayurjhalia is 76.10%. Male literacy is 81.40% and female literacy is 70.19%.