Mahada - Jamankira, Sambalpur

Mahada is a village situated in the Jamankira tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Kochinda and around 55 km from Sambalpur. Mahada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahada is 381514. The village covers a total geographical area of 344 hectares and falls under the 768214 pincode. Kochinda is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Mahada

According to the 2011 Census, Mahada village had a total population of 866 people, including 423 males and 443 females, living in 194 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.61%, with male literacy at 83.73% and female literacy at 69.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 197, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 513.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahada

Mahada 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 Mahada

Mahada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rengali, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kochinda to Mahada is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Mahada is about 55 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 Mahada

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

Health Facilities in Mahada

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

FAQs about Mahada