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

According to the 2011 Census, Jharadihi village had a total population of 807 people, including 371 males and 436 females, living in 183 households. The sex ratio was 1,175 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.58%, with male literacy at 87.91% and female literacy at 70.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 468.

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

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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