Rugudidihi - Jamda, Mayurbhanj

Rugudidihi is a village situated in the Jamda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jamda and around 113 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Jarkani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rugudidihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rugudidihi is 387583. The village covers a total geographical area of 171 hectares and falls under the 757045 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Rugudidihi 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 Rugudidihi

As per Census 2011, Rugudidihi village has a total population of 332 people, consisting of 146 males and 186 females. The village has 84 households and a sex ratio of 1,273 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 102 literate and 230 illiterate residents. Additionally, 35 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 243 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rugudidihi

Rugudidihi 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 Rugudidihi

Rugudidihi 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 45.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Rugudidihi is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Rugudidihi is about 113 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 Rugudidihi

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

Health Facilities in Rugudidihi

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

FAQs about Rugudidihi