Handifuta - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Handifuta is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurmunda and around 109 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Taramara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Handifuta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Handifuta is 389070. The village covers a total geographical area of 369 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

Handifuta 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 Handifuta

According to the 2011 Census, Handifuta village had a total population of 1,256 people, including 594 males and 662 females, living in 257 households. The sex ratio was 1,114 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.77%, with male literacy at 69.49% and female literacy at 43.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 119, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 835.

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

Nearby Villages of Handifuta

Handifuta 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 Handifuta

Handifuta is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sagadapata, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Handifuta is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Handifuta is about 109 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Handifuta

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

Health Facilities in Handifuta

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

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