Bakadihi - Kusumi, Mayurbhanj

Bakadihi is a village situated in the Kusumi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Rairangpur and around 100 km from Baripada. Hatbadra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bakadihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakadihi is 388236. The village covers a total geographical area of 104 hectares and falls under the 757043 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bakadihi

As per Census 2011, Bakadihi village has a total population of 128 people, consisting of 72 males and 56 females. The village has 32 households and a sex ratio of 777 females per 1,000 males. There are 13 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 89 literate and 39 illiterate residents. Additionally, 117 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bakadihi

Bakadihi 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 Bakadihi

Public transport in the Bakadihi 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 57.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Bakadihi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Bakadihi is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bakadihi

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

Health Facilities in Bakadihi

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

FAQs about Bakadihi