Mahulapada - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Mahulapada is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 53 km from Mahulapada and around 25 km from Sundargarh. Mahulpada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahulapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahulapada is 385237. The village covers a total geographical area of 384 hectares and falls under the 770044 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 111 km away.

Mahulapada 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 Mahulapada

According to the 2011 Census, Mahulapada village had a total population of 469 people, including 226 males and 243 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 1,075 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.16%, with male literacy at 43.81% and female literacy at 25.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 149, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 267.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahulapada

Mahulapada 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 Mahulapada

Mahulapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Mahulapada is about 111 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Mahulapada is about 25 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 Mahulapada

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

Health Facilities in Mahulapada

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

FAQs about Mahulapada