Jaladiha - Bangiriposi, Mayurbhanj

Jaladiha is a village situated in the Bangiriposi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangiriposi and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Budhikhamari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaladiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaladiha is 389632. The village covers a total geographical area of 591 hectares and falls under the 757092 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.

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

Population of Jaladiha

According to the 2011 Census, Jaladiha village had a total population of 1,940 people, including 958 males and 982 females, living in 442 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.94%, with male literacy at 60.25% and female literacy at 33.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 327, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,524.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaladiha

Jaladiha 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 Jaladiha

Public transport in the Jaladiha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Jaladiha is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Jaladiha is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jaladiha

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

Health Facilities in Jaladiha

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

FAQs about Jaladiha