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

According to the 2011 Census, Malidihi village had a total population of 64 people, including 33 males and 31 females, living in 20 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.07%, with male literacy at 75.86% and female literacy at 55.56%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Malidihi