Kucheidiha - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Kucheidiha is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Mahuldiha and around 174 km from Baripada. Jarak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kucheidiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kucheidiha is 391301. The village covers a total geographical area of 217 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

Kucheidiha 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 Kucheidiha

As per Census 2011, Kucheidiha village has a total population of 405 people, consisting of 183 males and 222 females. The village has 93 households and a sex ratio of 1,213 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 111 literate and 294 illiterate residents. Additionally, 339 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kucheidiha

Kucheidiha 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 Kucheidiha

Kucheidiha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sagadapata, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Kucheidiha is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kucheidiha is about 174 km, with the usual travel time around ~5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kucheidiha

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

Health Facilities in Kucheidiha

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

FAQs about Kucheidiha