Gauddihi - Shamakhunta, Mayurbhanj

Gauddihi is a village situated in the Shamakhunta tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Baripada Sadar and around 63 km from Baripada. Mahulia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gauddihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gauddihi is 389141. The village covers a total geographical area of 89 hectares and falls under the 757003 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Gauddihi

According to the 2011 Census, Gauddihi village had a total population of 725 people, including 376 males and 349 females, living in 155 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.90%, with male literacy at 86.75% and female literacy at 64.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 255.

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

Nearby Villages of Gauddihi

Gauddihi 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 Gauddihi

Public transport in the Gauddihi is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Baripada, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Gauddihi is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Gauddihi is about 63 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 Gauddihi

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

Health Facilities in Gauddihi

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

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