Mahulakana - Kashipur, Rayagada

Mahulakana is a village situated in the Kashipur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kashipur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Renga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahulakana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahulakana is 425937. The village covers a total geographical area of 93 hectares and falls under the 765015 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 64 km away.

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

Population of Mahulakana

According to the 2011 Census, Mahulakana village had a total population of 373 people, including 193 males and 180 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 31.91%, with male literacy at 48.05% and female literacy at 15.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 274.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahulakana

Mahulakana 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 Mahulakana

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Mahulakana. The nearest railway station is Tikiri, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Mahulakana is about 64 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Mahulakana is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahulakana

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

Health Facilities in Mahulakana

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

FAQs about Mahulakana