Kasidihi - Saraskana, Mayurbhanj

Kasidihi is a village situated in the Saraskana tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from Jharpokharia and around 64 km from Baripada. Pokharidiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kasidihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasidihi is 387844. The village covers a total geographical area of 251 hectares and falls under the 757093 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Kasidihi

As per Census 2011, Kasidihi village has a total population of 381 people, consisting of 198 males and 183 females. The village has 84 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 74 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 148 literate and 233 illiterate residents. Additionally, 381 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kasidihi

Kasidihi 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 Kasidihi

Kasidihi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Kasidihi is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kasidihi is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kasidihi

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

Health Facilities in Kasidihi

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

FAQs about Kasidihi