Mardarajpur - Krushna Prasad, Puri
Mardarajpur is a village situated in the Krushna Prasad tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Krushna Prasad and around 57.5 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Badajhada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mardarajpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Mardarajpur is 410167. The village covers a total geographical area of 17 hectares and falls under the 752032 pincode. Banapur is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.
Mardarajpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bramhagiri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Puri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Mardarajpur
According to the 2011 Census, Mardarajpur village had a total population of 233 people, including 110 males and 123 females, living in 47 households. The sex ratio was 1,118 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.24%, with male literacy at 89.69% and female literacy at 63.81%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 233 | 110 | 123 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 31 | 13 | 18 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 154 | 87 | 67 |
| Illiterate Population | 79 | 23 | 56 |
Nearby Villages of Mardarajpur
Mardarajpur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Mardarajpur
Mardarajpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banapur to Mardarajpur is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Mardarajpur is about 57.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Mardarajpur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mardarajpur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Mardarajpur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mardarajpur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Mardarajpur
Where is Mardarajpur located?
Mardarajpur village is located in Krushna Prasad Tehsil, Puri district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Mardarajpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Mardarajpur is Badajhada.
What is the pincode of Mardarajpur?
The pincode of Mardarajpur is 752032.
What is the population of Mardarajpur?
Mardarajpur had a total population of 233, including 110 males and 123 females.
How many households are there in Mardarajpur?
Mardarajpur had 47 households.
What is the literacy rate in Mardarajpur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mardarajpur was 76.24%. Male literacy was 89.69% and female literacy was 63.81%.