Guhaldiha - Badasahi, Mayurbhanj

Guhaldiha is a village situated in the Badasahi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Barsahi and around 36 km from Baripada. Suhagpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Guhaldiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guhaldiha is 390709. The village covers a total geographical area of 154 hectares and falls under the 757026 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Guhaldiha 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 Guhaldiha

According to the 2011 Census, Guhaldiha village had a total population of 622 people, including 312 males and 310 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.48%, with male literacy at 78.44% and female literacy at 54.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 168, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 176.

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

Nearby Villages of Guhaldiha

Guhaldiha 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 Guhaldiha

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Guhaldiha. The nearest railway station is Betnoti, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Guhaldiha is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Guhaldiha is about 36 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 Guhaldiha

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

Health Facilities in Guhaldiha

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

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