Bhaludihi - Bahalda, Mayurbhanj

Bhaludihi is a village situated in the Bahalda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bahalda and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Gambharia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhaludihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhaludihi is 387546. The village covers a total geographical area of 154 hectares and falls under the 757046 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Bhaludihi

According to the 2011 Census, Bhaludihi village had a total population of 408 people, including 200 males and 208 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 1,040 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.49%, with male literacy at 76.58% and female literacy at 46.95%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 408.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhaludihi

Bhaludihi 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 Bhaludihi

Public transport in the Bhaludihi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chhanva, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Bhaludihi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Bhaludihi is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhaludihi

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

Health Facilities in Bhaludihi

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

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