Baliabahal - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Baliabahal is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Telenpali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baliabahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baliabahal is 420729. The village covers a total geographical area of 261 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Baliabahal 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 Baliabahal

According to the 2011 Census, Baliabahal village had a total population of 261 people, including 124 males and 137 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 1,105 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.11%, with male literacy at 86.79% and female literacy at 65.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 109.

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

Nearby Villages of Baliabahal

Baliabahal 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 Baliabahal

Baliabahal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lakhna, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Baliabahal is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Baliabahal is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baliabahal

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

Health Facilities in Baliabahal

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

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