Gidhibas - Jhumpura, Keonjhar

Gidhibas is a village situated in the Jhumpura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Baria and around 35 km from Kendujhar. Asanpat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gidhibas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gidhibas is 385570. The village covers a total geographical area of 649 hectares and falls under the 758016 pincode. Champua is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Gidhibas

As per Census 2011, Gidhibas village has a total population of 1,083 people, consisting of 537 males and 546 females. The village has 238 households and a sex ratio of 1,016 females per 1,000 males. There are 141 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 690 literate and 393 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,044 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gidhibas

Gidhibas 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 Gidhibas

Gidhibas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Porjanpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Champua to Gidhibas is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Gidhibas is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gidhibas

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

Health Facilities in Gidhibas

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

FAQs about Gidhibas