Kendudiha - Badasahi, Mayurbhanj

Kendudiha is a village situated in the Badasahi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from Barsahi and around 45 km from Baripada. Kendudiha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kendudiha is 390700. The village covers a total geographical area of 159 hectares and falls under the 757026 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Kendudiha 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 Kendudiha

According to the 2011 Census, Kendudiha village had a total population of 1,288 people, including 665 males and 623 females, living in 293 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.94%, with male literacy at 77.52% and female literacy at 57.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Kendudiha

Kendudiha 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 Kendudiha

Kendudiha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Betnoti, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Kendudiha is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kendudiha is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kendudiha

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

Health Facilities in Kendudiha

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

FAQs about Kendudiha