Kuhibahal - Kantabanji, Balangir

Kuhibahal is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 60 km from Turekela and around 100 km from Balangir. Kuibahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuhibahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuhibahal is 420867. The village covers a total geographical area of 504 hectares and falls under the 767060 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Kuhibahal 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 Kuhibahal

As per Census 2011, Kuhibahal village has a total population of 1,420 people, consisting of 660 males and 760 females. The village has 342 households and a sex ratio of 1,151 females per 1,000 males. There are 233 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 662 literate and 758 illiterate residents. Additionally, 514 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 304 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuhibahal

Kuhibahal 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 Kuhibahal

Kuhibahal 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 Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Kuhibahal is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kuhibahal is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuhibahal

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

Health Facilities in Kuhibahal

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

FAQs about Kuhibahal