Dighiabeda - Jamda, Mayurbhanj

Dighiabeda is a village situated in the Jamda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jamda and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Tarana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dighiabeda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dighiabeda is 387594. The village covers a total geographical area of 172 hectares and falls under the 757045 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Dighiabeda 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 Dighiabeda

According to the 2011 Census, Dighiabeda village had a total population of 390 people, including 213 males and 177 females, living in 86 households. The sex ratio was 831 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.77%, with male literacy at 47.98% and female literacy at 26.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 379.

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

Nearby Villages of Dighiabeda

Dighiabeda 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 Dighiabeda

Dighiabeda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Dighiabeda is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Dighiabeda is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dighiabeda

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

Health Facilities in Dighiabeda

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

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