Arjundihi - Kochinda, Sambalpur

Arjundihi is a village situated in the Kochinda tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kochinda and around 103 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Telitileimal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arjundihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arjundihi is 381586. The village covers a total geographical area of 131 hectares and falls under the 768227 pincode. Kochinda is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Arjundihi

According to the 2011 Census, Arjundihi village had a total population of 242 people, including 128 males and 114 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.91%, with male literacy at 77.88% and female literacy at 61.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 196.

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

Nearby Villages of Arjundihi

Arjundihi 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 Arjundihi

Arjundihi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bagdihi, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kochinda to Arjundihi is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Arjundihi is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arjundihi

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

Health Facilities in Arjundihi

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

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