Madhupur - Astaranga, Puri

Madhupur is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Astaranga and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Jhadling serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madhupur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madhupur is 409250. The village covers a total geographical area of 104 hectares and falls under the 752109 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Madhupur

According to the 2011 Census, Madhupur village had a total population of 975 people, including 476 males and 499 females, living in 231 households. The sex ratio was 1,048 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.94%, with male literacy at 84.07% and female literacy at 68.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 644.

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

Nearby Villages of Madhupur

Madhupur 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 Madhupur

Madhupur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Madhupur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Madhupur is about 80 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 Madhupur

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

Health Facilities in Madhupur

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

FAQs about Madhupur