Bitadihi - Jamda, Mayurbhanj

Bitadihi is a village situated in the Jamda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jamda and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Badkuleibira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bitadihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bitadihi is 387577. The village covers a total geographical area of 121 hectares and falls under the 757045 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Bitadihi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rairangpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bitadihi

As per Census 2011, Bitadihi village has a total population of 218 people, consisting of 105 males and 113 females. The village has 57 households and a sex ratio of 1,076 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 90 literate and 128 illiterate residents. Additionally, 218 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population218105113
Child Population (0–6 yrs)422418
Scheduled Tribes (ST)218105113
Literate Population905436
Illiterate Population1285177

Nearby Villages of Bitadihi

Bitadihi 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)
GohiraSouth1.28 km
TentalaEast1.76 km
NatuarWest2.00 km
KadamdihaSouth-East2.14 km
BahaldaNorth2.36 km
BarudihiSouth-West2.52 km
BamodWest2.91 km
OlidihiSouth-West2.94 km
SobhapurNorth-East2.97 km
BadakuleibiraSouth2.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bitadihi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bitadihi. The nearest railway station is Chhanva, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.6 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 Bitadihi is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Bitadihi is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bitadihi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bitadihi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bitadihi

Where is Bitadihi located?

Bitadihi village is located in Jamda Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bitadihi?

The Gram Panchayat of Bitadihi is Badkuleibira.

What is the pincode of Bitadihi?

The pincode of Bitadihi is 757045.

What is the population of Bitadihi?

Bitadihi has a total population of 218, including 105 males and 113 females.

How many households are there in Bitadihi?

There are 57 households in Bitadihi.

What is the literacy rate in Bitadihi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bitadihi is 41.28%. Male literacy is 51.43% and female literacy is 31.86%.