Amdiha - Jaleswar, Balasore

Amdiha is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Jaleswar and around 61 km from Baleshwar. Khatina serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amdiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amdiha is 391554. The village covers a total geographical area of 138 hectares and falls under the 756034 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Amdiha

As per Census 2011, Amdiha village has a total population of 731 people, consisting of 395 males and 336 females. The village has 175 households and a sex ratio of 850 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 628 literate and 103 illiterate residents. Additionally, 111 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Amdiha

Amdiha 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 Amdiha

Public transport in the Amdiha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaleswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Amdiha is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Amdiha is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amdiha

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

Health Facilities in Amdiha

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

FAQs about Amdiha