Kharbahali - Belpara, Balangir

Kharbahali is a village situated in the Belpara tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belpara and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Bharuapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharbahali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharbahali is 420966. The village covers a total geographical area of 184 hectares and falls under the 767026 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kharbahali

As per Census 2011, Kharbahali village has a total population of 531 people, consisting of 255 males and 276 females. The village has 122 households and a sex ratio of 1,082 females per 1,000 males. There are 111 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 196 literate and 335 illiterate residents. Additionally, 69 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 106 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kharbahali are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kharbahali

Kharbahali 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 Kharbahali

Public transport in the Kharbahali is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Kharbahali is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kharbahali is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharbahali

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

Health Facilities in Kharbahali

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

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