Muribahal - Belpara, Balangir

Muribahal is a village situated in the Belpara tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belpara and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Kanut serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muribahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muribahal is 420996. The village covers a total geographical area of 337 hectares and falls under the 767026 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Muribahal 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 Muribahal

According to the 2011 Census, Muribahal village had a total population of 559 people, including 276 males and 283 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.04%, with male literacy at 75.00% and female literacy at 52.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 139, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 136.

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

Nearby Villages of Muribahal

Muribahal 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 Muribahal

Muribahal 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 Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Muribahal is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Muribahal is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Muribahal

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

Health Facilities in Muribahal

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

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