Kham Diha - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Kham Diha is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurmunda and around 104 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Thakurmunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kham Diha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kham Diha is 389071. The village covers a total geographical area of 464 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Kham Diha 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 Kham Diha

According to the 2011 Census, Kham Diha village had a total population of 1,313 people, including 647 males and 666 females, living in 267 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.25%, with male literacy at 64.97% and female literacy at 33.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 96, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,136.

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

Nearby Villages of Kham Diha

Kham Diha 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 Kham Diha

Kham Diha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sagadapata, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Kham Diha is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kham Diha is about 104 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kham Diha

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

Health Facilities in Kham Diha

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

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