Marudihi - Morada, Mayurbhanj

Marudihi is a village situated in the Morada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Muruda and around 38 km from Baripada. Chikitamatia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marudihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marudihi is 389974. The village covers a total geographical area of 252 hectares and falls under the 757084 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Marudihi

According to the 2011 Census, Marudihi village had a total population of 760 people, including 358 males and 402 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 1,123 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.77%, with male literacy at 75.32% and female literacy at 61.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 553.

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

Nearby Villages of Marudihi

Marudihi 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 Marudihi

Marudihi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Krishnachandrapur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Marudihi is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Marudihi is about 38 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 Marudihi

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

Health Facilities in Marudihi

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

FAQs about Marudihi