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

As per Census 2011, Pitidhiri village has a total population of 320 people, consisting of 154 males and 166 females. The village has 79 households and a sex ratio of 1,077 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 179 literate and 141 illiterate residents. Additionally, 320 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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