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

According to the 2011 Census, Amdiha village had a total population of 731 people, including 395 males and 336 females, living in 175 households. The sex ratio was 851 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.72%, with male literacy at 98.28% and female literacy at 90.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 111.

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

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:

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