Bahadiha - Rajkanika, Kendrapara

Bahadiha is a village situated in the Rajkanika tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajkanika and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Jagulaipada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bahadiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bahadiha is 395609. The village covers a total geographical area of 165 hectares and falls under the 754220 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Bahadiha

According to the 2011 Census, Bahadiha village had a total population of 375 people, including 169 males and 206 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 1,219 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 96.97%, with male literacy at 98.64% and female literacy at 95.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 214.

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

Nearby Villages of Bahadiha

Bahadiha 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 Bahadiha

Bahadiha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhadrakh, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Bahadiha is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Bahadiha is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bahadiha

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

Health Facilities in Bahadiha

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

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