Bahabal - Kantabanji, Balangir

Bahabal is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Turekela and around 132 km from Balangir. Dholmandal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bahabal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bahabal is 420834. The village covers a total geographical area of 377 hectares and falls under the 767060 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Bahabal 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 Bahabal

According to the 2011 Census, Bahabal village had a total population of 622 people, including 306 males and 316 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.02%, with male literacy at 66.67% and female literacy at 37.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 154, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 441.

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

Nearby Villages of Bahabal

Bahabal 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 Bahabal

Bahabal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Turekala Road, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Bahabal is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Bahabal is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bahabal

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

Health Facilities in Bahabal

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

FAQs about Bahabal