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

According to the 2011 Census, Kharbahali village had a total population of 531 people, including 255 males and 276 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 1,082 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.67%, with male literacy at 60.49% and female literacy at 33.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 69, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 106.

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

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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