Medinipali - Sonapur, Sonepur

Medinipali is a village situated in the Sonapur tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Sonapur and around 18 km from Subarnapur. Mallikmunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Medinipali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Medinipali is 419568. The village covers a total geographical area of 174 hectares and falls under the 767017 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Medinipali

According to the 2011 Census, Medinipali village had a total population of 797 people, including 382 males and 415 females, living in 191 households. The sex ratio was 1,086 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.46%, with male literacy at 84.37% and female literacy at 64.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 113, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 285.

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

Nearby Villages of Medinipali

Medinipali 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 Medinipali

Medinipali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Medinipali is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Medinipali is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Medinipali

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

Health Facilities in Medinipali

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

FAQs about Medinipali