Mahapur - Gop, Puri

Mahapur is a village situated in the Gop tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gop and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Bantaligram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahapur is 409453. The village covers a total geographical area of 207 hectares and falls under the 752004 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Mahapur

According to the 2011 Census, Mahapur village had a total population of 1,103 people, including 523 males and 580 females, living in 213 households. The sex ratio was 1,109 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.96%, with male literacy at 92.93% and female literacy at 79.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 344.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahapur

Mahapur 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 Mahapur

Mahapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malatipatpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Mahapur is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Mahapur is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahapur

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

Health Facilities in Mahapur

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

FAQs about Mahapur