Gidhibas - Karanjia, Mayurbhanj

Gidhibas is a village situated in the Karanjia tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanjia and around 111 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Badagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gidhibas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gidhibas is 388865. The village covers a total geographical area of 224 hectares and falls under the 757037 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Gidhibas 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 Gidhibas

As per Census 2011, Gidhibas village has a total population of 550 people, consisting of 278 males and 272 females. The village has 133 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 270 literate and 280 illiterate residents. Additionally, 209 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gidhibas

Gidhibas 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 Gidhibas

Public transport in the Gidhibas is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Gidhibas is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Gidhibas is about 111 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 Gidhibas

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

Health Facilities in Gidhibas

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

FAQs about Gidhibas