Beldiha Village - Kaptipada, Mayurbhanj

Beldiha is a village situated in the Kaptipada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kaptipada and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Kaptipada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Beldiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Beldiha is 391185. The village covers a total geographical area of 253 hectares and falls under the 757041 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Beldiha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Udala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Beldiha

As per Census 2011, Beldiha village has a total population of 1,145 people, consisting of 587 males and 558 females. The village has 312 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 123 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 730 literate and 415 illiterate residents. Additionally, 100 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 427 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Beldiha

Beldiha 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 Beldiha

Beldiha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Soro, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Beldiha is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Beldiha is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Beldiha

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

Health Facilities in Beldiha

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

FAQs about Beldiha