Meghala - Binika, Sonepur

Meghala is a village situated in the Binika tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Binika and around 38 km from Subarnapur. Maghala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Meghala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Meghala is 419081. The village covers a total geographical area of 394 hectares and falls under the 767019 pincode. Binika is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Meghala

According to the 2011 Census, Meghala village had a total population of 1,522 people, including 810 males and 712 females, living in 408 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.60%, with male literacy at 82.14% and female literacy at 61.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 407, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 248.

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

Nearby Villages of Meghala

Meghala 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 Meghala

Meghala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Binika to Meghala is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Meghala is about 38 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 Meghala

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

Health Facilities in Meghala

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

FAQs about Meghala