Kasturibahal - Kishorenagar, Angul

Kasturibahal is a village situated in the Kishorenagar tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Kishorenagar and around 95 km from Anugul . Raniakatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kasturibahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasturibahal is 404713. The village covers a total geographical area of 233 hectares and falls under the 759126 pincode. Athamallik is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Kasturibahal

According to the 2011 Census, Kasturibahal village had a total population of 717 people, including 376 males and 341 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.91%, with male literacy at 92.05% and female literacy at 75.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 142, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 46.

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

Nearby Villages of Kasturibahal

Kasturibahal 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 Kasturibahal

Kasturibahal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bamur, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athamallik to Kasturibahal is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Kasturibahal is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kasturibahal

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

Health Facilities in Kasturibahal

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

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