Simnabahal - Kantabanji, Balangir

Simnabahal is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kantabanji and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Dhamandanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simnabahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simnabahal is 421235. The village covers a total geographical area of 125 hectares and falls under the 767039 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Simnabahal 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 Simnabahal

According to the 2011 Census, Simnabahal village had a total population of 410 people, including 204 males and 206 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.18%, with male literacy at 74.86% and female literacy at 33.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 52, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 249.

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

Nearby Villages of Simnabahal

Simnabahal 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 Simnabahal

Public transport in the Simnabahal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Simnabahal is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Simnabahal is about 69 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 Simnabahal

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

Health Facilities in Simnabahal

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

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