Baidyanath - Raruan, Mayurbhanj

Baidyanath is a village situated in the Raruan tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raruan and around 133 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Baidyanath village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baidyanath is 388657. The village covers a total geographical area of 132 hectares and falls under the 757035 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Baidyanath 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 Baidyanath

As per Census 2011, Baidyanath village has a total population of 909 people, consisting of 486 males and 423 females. The village has 213 households and a sex ratio of 870 females per 1,000 males. There are 132 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 515 literate and 394 illiterate residents. Additionally, 311 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 421 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Baidyanath

Baidyanath 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 Baidyanath

Baidyanath is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Maluka, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Baidyanath is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Baidyanath is about 133 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baidyanath

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

Health Facilities in Baidyanath

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

FAQs about Baidyanath