Mahura - Satyabadi, Puri

Mahura is a village situated in the Satyabadi tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Satyabadi and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Mahura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahura is 409661. The village covers a total geographical area of 156 hectares and falls under the 752045 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 26 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 Satyabadi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Puri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mahura

According to the 2011 Census, Mahura village had a total population of 1,043 people, including 534 males and 509 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.89%, with male literacy at 88.04% and female literacy at 71.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 243.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sakhi Gopal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Mahura is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Mahura is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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