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

As per Census 2011, Gidighaty village has a total population of 1,747 people, consisting of 859 males and 888 females. The village has 433 households and a sex ratio of 1,033 females per 1,000 males. There are 226 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 960 literate and 787 illiterate residents. Additionally, 305 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,274 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Gidighaty