Ramchipidihi - Laikera, Jharsuguda

Ramchipidihi is a village situated in the Laikera tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Laikera and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Jharsuguda. Sahaspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ramchipidihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramchipidihi is 381171. The village covers a total geographical area of 448 hectares and falls under the 768221 pincode. Jharsuguda is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

Ramchipidihi 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 Ramchipidihi

According to the 2011 Census, Ramchipidihi village had a total population of 911 people, including 461 males and 450 females, living in 238 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.03%, with male literacy at 82.83% and female literacy at 60.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 186, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 627.

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

Nearby Villages of Ramchipidihi

Ramchipidihi 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 Ramchipidihi

Ramchipidihi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dharuadihi, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jharsuguda to Ramchipidihi is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ramchipidihi

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

Health Facilities in Ramchipidihi

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

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