Malidihi - Bangiriposi, Mayurbhanj

Malidihi is a village situated in the Bangiriposi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangiriposi and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Golamundakata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malidihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malidihi is 389478. The village covers a total geographical area of 24 hectares and falls under the 757032 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Malidihi 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 Malidihi

As per Census 2011, Malidihi village has a total population of 64 people, consisting of 33 males and 31 females. The village has 20 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 8 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 37 literate and 27 illiterate residents. Additionally, 29 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population643331
Child Population (0–6 yrs)844
Scheduled Tribes (ST)291316
Literate Population372215
Illiterate Population271116

Nearby Villages of Malidihi

Malidihi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
UaniaSouth-West0.75 km
KrushnachandrapurNorth-East0.97 km
DahisahiWest1.20 km
BeguniadihaSouth-East1.35 km
SatbhayaNorth-West1.48 km
BelbariaNorth-East1.81 km
JhinkpahadiWest2.17 km
DeolipalSouth2.18 km
NayabasanSouth-East2.25 km
AnlatodaEast2.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Malidihi

Malidihi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajalukah, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Malidihi is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Malidihi is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malidihi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Malidihi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Malidihi

Where is Malidihi located?

Malidihi village is located in Bangiriposi Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Malidihi?

The Gram Panchayat of Malidihi is Golamundakata.

What is the pincode of Malidihi?

The pincode of Malidihi is 757032.

What is the population of Malidihi?

Malidihi has a total population of 64, including 33 males and 31 females.

How many households are there in Malidihi?

There are 20 households in Malidihi.

What is the literacy rate in Malidihi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Malidihi is 57.81%. Male literacy is 66.67% and female literacy is 48.39%.