Mahupada - Koida, Sundargarh

Mahupada is a village situated in the Koida tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Chandiposh and around 26 km from Sundargarh. Relhatu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahupada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahupada is 384662. The village covers a total geographical area of 718 hectares and falls under the 770037 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Mahupada

According to the 2011 Census, Mahupada village had a total population of 575 people, including 276 males and 299 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 1,083 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.00%, with male literacy at 77.29% and female literacy at 51.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 478.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahupada

Mahupada 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 Mahupada

Mahupada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chandiposi, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Mahupada is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Mahupada is about 26 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 Mahupada

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

Health Facilities in Mahupada

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

FAQs about Mahupada