Basudihi - Banei, Sundargarh

Basudihi is a village situated in the Banei tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Tikaetpali and around 187 km from Sundargarh. Jhirdapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basudihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basudihi is 385065. The village covers a total geographical area of 227 hectares and falls under the 770051 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 84 km away.

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

Population of Basudihi

According to the 2011 Census, Basudihi village had a total population of 603 people, including 299 males and 304 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.65%, with male literacy at 72.13% and female literacy at 41.67%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 579.

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

Nearby Villages of Basudihi

Basudihi 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 Basudihi

Public transport in the Basudihi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Basudihi is about 84 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Basudihi is about 187 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basudihi

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

Health Facilities in Basudihi

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

FAQs about Basudihi