Gidighaty - Bahalda, Mayurbhanj

Gidighaty is a village situated in the Bahalda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Tiring and around 113 km from Baripada. Gidighaty village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gidighaty is 387496. The village covers a total geographical area of 548 hectares and falls under the 757053 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Gidighaty 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 Gidighaty

According to the 2011 Census, Gidighaty village had a total population of 1,747 people, including 859 males and 888 females, living in 433 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.12%, with male literacy at 76.57% and female literacy at 50.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 305, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,274.

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

Nearby Villages of Gidighaty

Gidighaty 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 Gidighaty

Gidighaty is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rairangpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Gidighaty is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Gidighaty is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gidighaty

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

Health Facilities in Gidighaty

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

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