Bhaliadiha - Khunta, Mayurbhanj

Bhaliadiha is a village situated in the Khunta tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khunta and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Karkachia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhaliadiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhaliadiha is 390923. The village covers a total geographical area of 95 hectares and falls under the 757019 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Bhaliadiha

According to the 2011 Census, Bhaliadiha village had a total population of 202 people, including 101 males and 101 females, living in 41 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.13%, with male literacy at 79.76% and female literacy at 44.71%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 202.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhaliadiha

Bhaliadiha 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 Bhaliadiha

Bhaliadiha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Betnoti, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Bhaliadiha is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Bhaliadiha is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhaliadiha

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

Health Facilities in Bhaliadiha

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

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