Mankadajhola - Kashipur, Rayagada

Mankadajhola is a village situated in the Kashipur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Tikiri and around 89 km from Rayagada . Bankamba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mankadajhola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mankadajhola is 426110. The village covers a total geographical area of 935 hectares and falls under the 765015 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 61 km away.

Mankadajhola 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 Mankadajhola

As per Census 2011, Mankadajhola village has a total population of 1,122 people, consisting of 572 males and 550 females. The village has 291 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 192 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 352 literate and 770 illiterate residents. Additionally, 371 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 723 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mankadajhola are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,122572550
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19292100
Scheduled Castes (SC)371192179
Scheduled Tribes (ST)723366357
Literate Population352244108
Illiterate Population770328442

Nearby Villages of Mankadajhola

Mankadajhola 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TikirigudaSouth0.96 km
MakapadaraNorth-East2.68 km
MundaganNorth-East2.87 km
BadamatikanaEast3.18 km
SorishapadaraNorth-East3.91 km
SanamatikanaEast4.06 km
PuhundiSouth-East4.20 km
BadajorSouth4.61 km
MahalingagudaSouth-West4.70 km
NaktigudaEast5.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mankadajhola

Mankadajhola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Singaram, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Mankadajhola is about 61 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Mankadajhola is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mankadajhola

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Mankadajhola

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mankadajhola

Where is Mankadajhola located?

Mankadajhola village is located in Kashipur Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mankadajhola?

The Gram Panchayat of Mankadajhola is Bankamba.

What is the pincode of Mankadajhola?

The pincode of Mankadajhola is 765015.

What is the population of Mankadajhola?

Mankadajhola has a total population of 1,122, including 572 males and 550 females.

How many households are there in Mankadajhola?

There are 291 households in Mankadajhola.

What is the literacy rate in Mankadajhola?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mankadajhola is 31.37%. Male literacy is 42.66% and female literacy is 19.64%.