Raidiha - Udala, Mayurbhanj

Raidiha is a village situated in the Udala tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Udala and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Baripada.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raidiha is 391077. The village covers a total geographical area of 218 hectares and falls under the 757085 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

For political representation, the village falls under the Udala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Raidiha

According to the 2011 Census, Raidiha village had a total population of 461 people, including 237 males and 224 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.68%, with male literacy at 87.75% and female literacy at 58.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 357.

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

Nearby Villages of Raidiha

Raidiha 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 Raidiha

Raidiha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Betnoti, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Raidiha is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Raidiha is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raidiha

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

Health Facilities in Raidiha

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

FAQs about Raidiha