Kitadihi - Shamakhunta, Mayurbhanj

Kitadihi is a village situated in the Shamakhunta tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Koliana and around 25 km from Baripada. Kalapathar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kitadihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kitadihi is 389320. The village covers a total geographical area of 231 hectares and falls under the 757030 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Kitadihi 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 Kitadihi

According to the 2011 Census, Kitadihi village had a total population of 520 people, including 248 males and 272 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 1,097 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.21%, with male literacy at 60.89% and female literacy at 48.23%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 407.

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

Nearby Villages of Kitadihi

Kitadihi 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 Kitadihi

Kitadihi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kuchai, 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 Baripada to Kitadihi is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kitadihi is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kitadihi

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

Health Facilities in Kitadihi

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

FAQs about Kitadihi