Mar-Dihi - Banei, Sundargarh

Mar-Dihi is a village situated in the Banei tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Tikaetpali and around 185 km from Sundargarh. Jhirdapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mar-Dihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mar-Dihi is 385067. The village covers a total geographical area of 112 hectares and falls under the 770051 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 85 km away.

Mar-Dihi 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 Mar-Dihi

According to the 2011 Census, Mar-Dihi village had a total population of 335 people, including 161 males and 174 females, living in 78 households. The sex ratio was 1,081 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.43%, with male literacy at 86.99% and female literacy at 63.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 306.

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

Nearby Villages of Mar-Dihi

Mar-Dihi 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 Mar-Dihi

Mar-Dihi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Mar-Dihi is about 85 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Mar-Dihi is about 185 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 Mar-Dihi

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

Health Facilities in Mar-Dihi

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

FAQs about Mar-Dihi