Babuchipidihi - Laikera, Jharsuguda

Babuchipidihi is a village situated in the Laikera tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Laikera and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Jharsuguda. Babuchhipidihi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Babuchipidihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Babuchipidihi is 381155. The village covers a total geographical area of 1271 hectares and falls under the 768221 pincode. Jharsuguda is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Babuchipidihi

According to the 2011 Census, Babuchipidihi village had a total population of 1,759 people, including 871 males and 888 females, living in 421 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.35%, with male literacy at 82.31% and female literacy at 62.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 281, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,169.

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

Nearby Villages of Babuchipidihi

Babuchipidihi 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 Babuchipidihi

Babuchipidihi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dharuadihi, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jharsuguda to Babuchipidihi is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Babuchipidihi

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

Health Facilities in Babuchipidihi

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

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