Hial - Kantabanji, Balangir

Hial is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Turekela and around 87 km from Balangir. Hial village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hial is 420876. The village covers a total geographical area of 410 hectares and falls under the 767060 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Hial 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 Hial

According to the 2011 Census, Hial village had a total population of 933 people, including 448 males and 485 females, living in 251 households. The sex ratio was 1,083 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.63%, with male literacy at 54.81% and female literacy at 27.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 190, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 440.

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

Nearby Villages of Hial

Hial 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 Hial

Hial 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 Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Hial is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Hial is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hial

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

Health Facilities in Hial

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

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