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

According to the 2011 Census, Mayurjhalia village had a total population of 1,925 people, including 1,016 males and 909 females, living in 431 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.42%, with male literacy at 91.89% and female literacy at 78.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 100.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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