Barudihi - Badasahi, Mayurbhanj

Barudihi is a village situated in the Badasahi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Barsahi and around 33 km from Baripada. Badasahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barudihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barudihi is 390673. The village covers a total geographical area of 105 hectares and falls under the 757026 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Barudihi

As per Census 2011, Barudihi village has a total population of 689 people, consisting of 348 males and 341 females. The village has 183 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 84 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 402 literate and 287 illiterate residents. Additionally, 63 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 19 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population689348341
Child Population (0–6 yrs)844242
Scheduled Castes (SC)633231
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19910
Literate Population402219183
Illiterate Population287129158

Nearby Villages of Barudihi

Barudihi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BadasahiSouth-East0.93 km
Chhelia(b)North-West1.15 km
GuabeheraWest1.47 km
DhanasahiNorth1.63 km
BharatchandrapurWest2.04 km
PundalNorth-West2.06 km
KanjikulaEast2.29 km
RangadihaSouth-West2.32 km
PatapurSouth-East2.32 km
TalapadaSouth-East2.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barudihi

Barudihi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Betnoti, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Barudihi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Barudihi is about 33 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 Barudihi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Barudihi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Barudihi

Where is Barudihi located?

Barudihi village is located in Badasahi Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barudihi?

The Gram Panchayat of Barudihi is Badasahi.

What is the pincode of Barudihi?

The pincode of Barudihi is 757026.

What is the population of Barudihi?

Barudihi has a total population of 689, including 348 males and 341 females.

How many households are there in Barudihi?

There are 183 households in Barudihi.

What is the literacy rate in Barudihi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barudihi is 58.35%. Male literacy is 62.93% and female literacy is 53.67%.