Jharadihi - Bahalda, Mayurbhanj

Jharadihi is a village situated in the Bahalda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 31 km from Tiring and around 109 km from Baripada. Jharadihi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharadihi is 387449. The village covers a total geographical area of 73 hectares and falls under the 757053 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Jharadihi 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 Jharadihi

As per Census 2011, Jharadihi village has a total population of 807 people, consisting of 371 males and 436 females. The village has 183 households and a sex ratio of 1,175 females per 1,000 males. There are 74 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 576 literate and 231 illiterate residents. Additionally, 58 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 468 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jharadihi

Jharadihi 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 Jharadihi

Jharadihi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rairangpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Jharadihi is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Jharadihi is about 109 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jharadihi

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

Health Facilities in Jharadihi

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

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