333:. Though abundant public vehicles are available in the region, the locals have frequently complained about the excessive rise in public vehicle fares that have skyrocketed after covid pandemic. For instance, the cost of travelling through a local taxi from Birtamode to Phidim before the covid was 500 rupees. But after the pandemic, the cost rose to double the price that it used to be (i.e. 1000 rupees) and no responsible bodies are seen to have shown a concern in this matter. A new Madhya Pahadi Rajmargha connects Phidim to the Athrai Rural Municipality of Terhathum district, which is linked to
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