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

According to the 2011 Census, Bitadihi village had a total population of 218 people, including 105 males and 113 females, living in 57 households. The sex ratio was 1,076 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.14%, with male literacy at 66.67% and female literacy at 37.89%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 218.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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