Kolidiha - Rairangpur, Mayurbhanj

Kolidiha is a village situated in the Rairangpur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from Gorumahisani and around 106 km from Baripada. Sudarsanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kolidiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolidiha is 387703. The village covers a total geographical area of 163 hectares and falls under the 757042 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Kolidiha

According to the 2011 Census, Kolidiha village had a total population of 716 people, including 357 males and 359 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.91%, with male literacy at 77.18% and female literacy at 55.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 489.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolidiha

Kolidiha 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 Kolidiha

Kolidiha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kuldiha, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Kolidiha is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kolidiha is about 106 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolidiha

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

Health Facilities in Kolidiha

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

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