Burudihi - Karanjia, Mayurbhanj

Burudihi is a village situated in the Karanjia tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanjia and around 136 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Dudhiani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Burudihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Burudihi is 388929. The village covers a total geographical area of 86 hectares and falls under the 757037 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Burudihi

According to the 2011 Census, Burudihi village had a total population of 124 people, including 68 males and 56 females, living in 23 households. The sex ratio was 824 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 6.82%, with male literacy at 10.64% and female literacy at 2.44%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 124.

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

Nearby Villages of Burudihi

Burudihi 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 Burudihi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Burudihi. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Burudihi is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Burudihi is about 136 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Burudihi

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

Health Facilities in Burudihi

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

FAQs about Burudihi