Mahura - Khariar, Nuapada

Mahura is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Areda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahura is 422005. The village covers a total geographical area of 299 hectares and falls under the 766107 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Mahura 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 Mahura

According to the 2011 Census, Mahura village had a total population of 1,013 people, including 525 males and 488 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.00%, with male literacy at 65.43% and female literacy at 38.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 212.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahura

Mahura 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 Mahura

Mahura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Mahura is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Mahura is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahura

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

Health Facilities in Mahura

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

FAQs about Mahura