Bol - Kaniha, Angul

Bol is a village situated in the Kaniha tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Kaniha and around 60 km from Anugul . Deranga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bol is 403762. The village covers a total geographical area of 125 hectares and falls under the 759117 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Bol

According to the 2011 Census, Bol village had a total population of 668 people, including 343 males and 325 females, living in 161 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.74%, with male literacy at 86.10% and female literacy at 67.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 206, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Bol

Bol 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 Bol

Bol is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jarapada, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Bol is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Bol is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bol

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

Health Facilities in Bol

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

FAQs about Bol