Borbahal - Bangomunda, Balangir

Borbahal is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangomunda and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Gandharabanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Borbahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Borbahal is 421290. The village covers a total geographical area of 329 hectares and falls under the 767040 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Borbahal 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 Borbahal

According to the 2011 Census, Borbahal village had a total population of 1,301 people, including 678 males and 623 females, living in 314 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.22%, with male literacy at 56.79% and female literacy at 28.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 249, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 166.

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

Nearby Villages of Borbahal

Borbahal 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 Borbahal

Borbahal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Borbahal is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Borbahal is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Borbahal

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

Health Facilities in Borbahal

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

FAQs about Borbahal