Pitidhiri - Jamda, Mayurbhanj

Pitidhiri is a village situated in the Jamda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jamda and around 112 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Jarkani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pitidhiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pitidhiri is 387573. The village covers a total geographical area of 123 hectares and falls under the 757045 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Pitidhiri 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 Pitidhiri

According to the 2011 Census, Pitidhiri village had a total population of 320 people, including 154 males and 166 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 1,078 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.11%, with male literacy at 86.05% and female literacy at 52.31%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 320.

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

Nearby Villages of Pitidhiri

Pitidhiri 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 Pitidhiri

Pitidhiri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chhanva, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Pitidhiri is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Pitidhiri is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pitidhiri

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

Health Facilities in Pitidhiri

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

FAQs about Pitidhiri