Merudihi - Bijatala, Mayurbhanj

Merudihi is a village situated in the Bijatala tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Gorumahisani and around 77 km from Baripada. Madheikocha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Merudihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Merudihi is 387789. The village covers a total geographical area of 198 hectares and falls under the 757042 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Merudihi 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 Merudihi

As per Census 2011, Merudihi village has a total population of 299 people, consisting of 160 males and 139 females. The village has 66 households and a sex ratio of 868 females per 1,000 males. There are 54 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 100 literate and 199 illiterate residents. Additionally, 256 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Merudihi

Merudihi 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 Merudihi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Merudihi. The nearest railway station is Kuldiha, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Merudihi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Merudihi is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Merudihi

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

Health Facilities in Merudihi

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

FAQs about Merudihi