Barlabahali - Bangomunda, Balangir

Barlabahali is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangomunda and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Baldha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barlabahali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barlabahali is 421334. The village covers a total geographical area of 174 hectares and falls under the 767040 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Barlabahali 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 Barlabahali

According to the 2011 Census, Barlabahali village had a total population of 331 people, including 173 males and 158 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.82%, with male literacy at 86.39% and female literacy at 48.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 125.

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

Nearby Villages of Barlabahali

Barlabahali 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 Barlabahali

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Barlabahali. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Barlabahali is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Barlabahali is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barlabahali

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

Health Facilities in Barlabahali

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

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