Unchadiha - Bangiriposi, Mayurbhanj

Unchadiha is a village situated in the Bangiriposi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangiriposi and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Pathuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Unchadiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Unchadiha is 389541. The village covers a total geographical area of 107 hectares and falls under the 757030 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Unchadiha 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 Unchadiha

According to the 2011 Census, Unchadiha village had a total population of 684 people, including 348 males and 336 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.19%, with male literacy at 78.36% and female literacy at 59.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 344.

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

Nearby Villages of Unchadiha

Unchadiha 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 Unchadiha

Unchadiha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Buramara, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Unchadiha is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Unchadiha is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Unchadiha

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

Health Facilities in Unchadiha

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

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