Guhaldihi - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Guhaldihi is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurmunda and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Thakurmunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Guhaldihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guhaldihi is 389040. The village covers a total geographical area of 63 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Guhaldihi

According to the 2011 Census, Guhaldihi village had a total population of 242 people, including 104 males and 138 females, living in 57 households. The sex ratio was 1,327 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.09%, with male literacy at 62.50% and female literacy at 35.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 214.

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

Nearby Villages of Guhaldihi

Guhaldihi 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 Guhaldihi

Guhaldihi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Guhaldihi is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Guhaldihi is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Guhaldihi

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

Health Facilities in Guhaldihi

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

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