Bagbahal - Bangomunda, Balangir

Bagbahal is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Kantabanji and around 62 km from Balangir. Belpada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bagbahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagbahal is 421214. The village covers a total geographical area of 259 hectares and falls under the 767039 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Bagbahal

According to the 2011 Census, Bagbahal village had a total population of 677 people, including 354 males and 323 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.47%, with male literacy at 68.28% and female literacy at 40.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 452, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 225.

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

Nearby Villages of Bagbahal

Bagbahal 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 Bagbahal

Bagbahal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Bagbahal is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Bagbahal is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bagbahal

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

Health Facilities in Bagbahal

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

FAQs about Bagbahal