Mayurjhalia
Village in Odisha
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Mayurajhalia, (also spelled as Mayurjhalia), is a prominent village and Gram Panchayat situated in the Ranapur block of the Nayagarh district in Odisha, India. It operates under the jurisdiction of the Chandpur Police Station and is governed by its own Gram Panchayat Office.
Mayurjhalia
ମୟୁରଝଲିଆ Borabarjhar | |
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| Mayurajhalia | |
Late, Ramesh Chandra Panda, at the college Arjuna Rout Memorial College in a village Mayurjhalia Raj-Ranpur, Nayagarh, Odisha | |
  Mayurjhalia Location in Odisha, India  Mayurjhalia Mayurjhalia (India) | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Odisha |
| District | Nayagarh district |
| Tehsil | Ranapur |
| Established | February 13, 1676 |
| Founded by | Ramesh Chandra Panda |
| Named after | Mayurajhalia |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayati Raj and Tahsildar |
| • Body | Ranpur Assembly Constituency |
| Area Village | |
• Total | 3.50 km2 (1.35 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 5,064 |
| • Density | 1,450/km2 (3,750/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Oriya |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 752025 |
| Vehicle registration | OD-25 |
| Website | odisha |
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Gram Panchayat
The Gram Panchayat includes sub-villages such as Borabarjhar, Jokagadia, Bokakhai, and Jharapada.
Geography
History
Historical records about Mayurjhalia are limited, but it has been part of the traditional Ranapur region of Nayagarh. Local oral traditions suggest the village has existed for several centuries under small feudal estates before the integration of Nayagarh into the Odisha state after independence.[2]
Demographics
According to the 2011 Census of India:
- Total population: 1,925 (1,016 males and 909 females)[1]
- Number of households: 431[1]
- Children aged 0-6: 210 (116 males, 94 females) → about 10.9% of total population.[1]
- Sex ratio: 895 females per 1,000 males, lower than the Odisha state average.[1]
- Literacy rate: about 85.42% overall; male literacy ~91.89%, female literacy ~78.28%.[1]
Administration
Mayurjhalia, is a Gram Panchayat governed by a Sarpanch, elected under the Panchayati Raj system.[1] The village PIN code is 752025.[1]
Temples and landmarks
Mayurjhalia hosts several small temples dedicated to Hindu deities. Among them, the Jagannath temple and Shiva temple are places of local worship and cultural gathering.[2]
Education
The village has educational institutions including the Arjuna Rout Memorial Higher Secondary School, in Mayurjhalia.[3]
Culture
Festivals such as Rath Yatra, Durga Puja, and Makar Sankranti are widely celebrated in the village. Local folk performances, including Odissi and Pala, are sometimes staged during festive seasons.[2]
Infrastructure and connectivity
Mayurjhalia is connected by road, with both public and private bus services available. The nearest railway station is more than 10 km away.
Nearby places
Nearby villages and towns include Gopalpur, Narasinghpur, and Ranapur.[1]
