Mahipani - Bisra, Sundargarh

Mahipani is a village situated in the Bisra tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisra and around 127 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Bhalulata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahipani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahipani is 384512. The village covers a total geographical area of 438 hectares and falls under the 770036 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Mahipani

As per Census 2011, Mahipani village has a total population of 1,529 people, consisting of 723 males and 806 females. The village has 340 households and a sex ratio of 1,114 females per 1,000 males. There are 181 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 950 literate and 579 illiterate residents. Additionally, 26 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 818 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,529723806
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1819289
Scheduled Castes (SC)261412
Scheduled Tribes (ST)818373445
Literate Population950499451
Illiterate Population579224355

Nearby Villages of Mahipani

Mahipani 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)
SagjoriSouth-East2.28 km
DhatkidihiNorth-East2.36 km
BhurtabahalNorth-East2.50 km
SanbiringajharNorth-West2.75 km
KaliaposhSouth2.97 km
BiringajharNorth-West2.99 km
JaraikelaNorth-East3.31 km
BhalulataSouth-West3.32 km
TulasikaniSouth-West3.63 km
ArlaNorth3.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahipani

Public transport in the Mahipani is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhalulata, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Mahipani is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Mahipani is about 127 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahipani

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

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

Health Facilities in Mahipani

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

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

FAQs about Mahipani

Where is Mahipani located?

Mahipani village is located in Bisra Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahipani?

The Gram Panchayat of Mahipani is Bhalulata.

What is the pincode of Mahipani?

The pincode of Mahipani is 770036.

What is the population of Mahipani?

Mahipani has a total population of 1,529, including 723 males and 806 females.

How many households are there in Mahipani?

There are 340 households in Mahipani.

What is the literacy rate in Mahipani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahipani is 62.13%. Male literacy is 69.02% and female literacy is 55.96%.