Mathasahi - Nimapada, Puri

Mathasahi is a village situated in the Nimapada tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nimapada and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Dhanua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mathasahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mathasahi is 408882. The village covers a total geographical area of 56 hectares and falls under the 752114 pincode. Bhubaneswar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Mathasahi 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 Mathasahi

According to the 2011 Census, Mathasahi village had a total population of 319 people, including 177 males and 142 females, living in 78 households. The sex ratio was 802 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.46%, with male literacy at 97.52% and female literacy at 83.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39.

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

Nearby Villages of Mathasahi

Mathasahi 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 Mathasahi

Mathasahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jenapur Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhubaneswar to Mathasahi is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Mathasahi is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mathasahi

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

Health Facilities in Mathasahi

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

FAQs about Mathasahi