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Mayurajhalia
ମୟୁରଝଲିଆ
Mayurjhalia
Village In Odisha
Mayurajhalia
Late, Ramesh Chandra Panda, at the college Arjuna Rout Memorial College in a village Mayurjhalia Raj-Ranpur, Nayagarh, Odisha
Late, Ramesh Chandra Panda, at the college Arjuna Rout Memorial College in a village Mayurjhalia Raj-Ranpur, Nayagarh, Odisha
Raj Mahal of Ranapur State
Raj Mahal of Ranapur State at the Raj-Ranpur, Odisha, India
Mayurajhalia High School is a government-managed, co-educational high school in the rural area of Mayurjhalia, Nayagarh, Odisha, India.
Mayurajhalia High School, is a government-managed, co-educational high school in the rural area of Mayurjhalia, Nayagarh, Odisha, India.
Mayurajhalia is located in Odisha
Mayurajhalia
Mayurajhalia
Location in Odisha, India
Mayurajhalia is located in India
Mayurajhalia
Mayurajhalia
Mayurajhalia (India)
Country India
StateOdisha
DistrictNayagarh district
TehsilRanapur
EstablishedFebruary 13, 1676
Founded byRamesh Chandra Panda
Named afterMayurajhalia
Government
 • TypePanchayati Raj and Tahsildar
 • BodyRanpur Assembly Constituency
Area
Village
 • Total
3.50 km2 (1.35 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
5,064
 • Density1,450/km2 (3,750/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialOriya
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
752025
Vehicle registrationOD-25
Websiteodisha.gov.in

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.

Gram Panchayat

The Gram Panchayat includes sub-villages such as Borabarjhar, Jokagadia, Bokakhai, and Jharapada.

Geography

Mayurjhalia is located about 15 km away from the sub-district headquarter, Ranapur, and approximately 45 km from the district headquarter, Nayagarh. The total geographical area of the village is about 318 hectares (3.18 km²).[1]

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]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Mayurjhalia Village Population - Nayagarh Orissa". CensusIndia. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
  2. ^ a b c Orissa District Gazetteers: Nayagarh. Government of Odisha. 1982.
  3. ^ "Arjuna Rout Memorial Higher Secondary School Mayurjhalia, Nayagarh, Odisha". CareerURL. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
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