Madheikacha - Bijatala, Mayurbhanj

Madheikacha is a village situated in the Bijatala tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Gorumahisani and around 59 km from Baripada. Madheikocha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madheikacha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madheikacha is 387802. The village covers a total geographical area of 116 hectares and falls under the 757042 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Madheikacha 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 Madheikacha

As per Census 2011, Madheikacha village has a total population of 421 people, consisting of 214 males and 207 females. The village has 98 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 89 literate and 332 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 413 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population421214207
Child Population (0–6 yrs)693138
Scheduled Castes (SC)11-
Scheduled Tribes (ST)413209204
Literate Population897514
Illiterate Population332139193

Nearby Villages of Madheikacha

Madheikacha 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)
KualiSouth-East1.08 km
KakudirumaSouth-East1.14 km
KumbhardubiNorth1.21 km
BetjharanSouth1.53 km
KaduaniNorth-East1.76 km
TandipaniNorth2.02 km
GohalhillNorth-East2.58 km
BetjharanhillSouth2.74 km
SijuhillNorth-West2.76 km
MerudihiEast3.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Madheikacha

Madheikacha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kuldiha, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Madheikacha is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Madheikacha is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madheikacha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Madheikacha

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

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

FAQs about Madheikacha

Where is Madheikacha located?

Madheikacha village is located in Bijatala Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Madheikacha?

The Gram Panchayat of Madheikacha is Madheikocha.

What is the pincode of Madheikacha?

The pincode of Madheikacha is 757042.

What is the population of Madheikacha?

Madheikacha has a total population of 421, including 214 males and 207 females.

How many households are there in Madheikacha?

There are 98 households in Madheikacha.

What is the literacy rate in Madheikacha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Madheikacha is 21.14%. Male literacy is 35.05% and female literacy is 6.76%.