Bidua - Gumma, Gajapati

Bidua is a village situated in the Gumma tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Parlakhemundi and around 9 km from Paralakhemundi. Jhami serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bidua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bidua is 414619. The village covers a total geographical area of 342 hectares and falls under the 761201 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Bidua

According to the 2011 Census, Bidua village had a total population of 999 people, including 532 males and 467 females, living in 246 households. The sex ratio was 878 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.50%, with male literacy at 59.58% and female literacy at 35.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 199, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 343.

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

Nearby Villages of Bidua

Bidua 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 Bidua

Public transport in the Bidua is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Bidua is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Bidua is about 9 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bidua

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

Health Facilities in Bidua

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

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