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

According to the 2011 Census, Madheikacha village had a total population of 421 people, including 214 males and 207 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 25.28%, with male literacy at 40.98% and female literacy at 8.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 413.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Madheikacha