Pidhapokhari - Barbil, Keonjhar

Pidhapokhari is a village situated in the Barbil tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Bamebari and around 50 km from Kendujhar. Badakalimati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pidhapokhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pidhapokhari is 385363. The village covers a total geographical area of 1729 hectares and falls under the 758013 pincode. Joda is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Pidhapokhari

As per Census 2011, Pidhapokhari village has a total population of 783 people, consisting of 390 males and 393 females. The village has 157 households and a sex ratio of 1,007 females per 1,000 males. There are 201 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 232 literate and 551 illiterate residents. Additionally, 662 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pidhapokhari are given below:

Nearby Villages of Pidhapokhari

Pidhapokhari 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 Pidhapokhari

Pidhapokhari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nayagarh, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joda to Pidhapokhari is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Pidhapokhari is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pidhapokhari

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

Health Facilities in Pidhapokhari

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

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