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

As per Census 2011, Gauddihi village has a total population of 725 people, consisting of 376 males and 349 females. The village has 155 households and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males. There are 86 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 485 literate and 240 illiterate residents. Additionally, 48 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 255 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population725376349
Child Population (0–6 yrs)864442
Scheduled Castes (SC)482721
Scheduled Tribes (ST)255132123
Literate Population485288197
Illiterate Population24088152

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PundraSouth-West1.24 km
TikarpadaNorth-West1.26 km
JatipurSouth1.28 km
MahuliaEast1.88 km
PaikabasaSouth-West2.18 km
ItamundiaSouth-West2.22 km
BahadurpurWest2.35 km
KaranjiaWest2.64 km
SwarupvillaEast2.86 km
HarishchandrapurSouth-West3.25 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Gauddihi

Where is Gauddihi located?

Gauddihi village is located in Shamakhunta Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gauddihi?

The Gram Panchayat of Gauddihi is Mahulia.

What is the pincode of Gauddihi?

The pincode of Gauddihi is 757003.

What is the population of Gauddihi?

Gauddihi has a total population of 725, including 376 males and 349 females.

How many households are there in Gauddihi?

There are 155 households in Gauddihi.

What is the literacy rate in Gauddihi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gauddihi is 66.90%. Male literacy is 76.60% and female literacy is 56.45%.