Mahulapada - Khariar, Nuapada

Mahulapada is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Lanji serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahulapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahulapada is 422027. The village covers a total geographical area of 80 hectares and falls under the 766118 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Mahulapada

According to the 2011 Census, Mahulapada village had a total population of 163 people, including 81 males and 82 females, living in 40 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.76%, with male literacy at 69.23% and female literacy at 35.48%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahulapada

Mahulapada 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 Mahulapada

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Mahulapada. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Mahulapada is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Mahulapada is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahulapada

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

Health Facilities in Mahulapada

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

FAQs about Mahulapada