Mahakud - Naktideul, Sambalpur

Mahakud is a village situated in the Naktideul tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Kisinda and around 106 km from Sambalpur. Ballam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahakud village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahakud is 382062. The village covers a total geographical area of 405 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Mahakud

According to the 2011 Census, Mahakud village had a total population of 1,051 people, including 543 males and 508 females, living in 247 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.01%, with male literacy at 77.60% and female literacy at 63.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 158, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahakud

Mahakud 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 Mahakud

Mahakud is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bamur, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Mahakud is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Mahakud is about 106 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahakud

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

Health Facilities in Mahakud

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

FAQs about Mahakud