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

As per Census 2011, Baliabahal village has a total population of 261 people, consisting of 124 males and 137 females. The village has 77 households and a sex ratio of 1,104 females per 1,000 males. There are 32 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 172 literate and 89 illiterate residents. Additionally, 81 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 109 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population261124137
Child Population (0–6 yrs)321814
Scheduled Castes (SC)813942
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1094861
Literate Population1729280
Illiterate Population893257

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JunanibahalNorth-East1.53 km
JamunapaliWest1.91 km
TelenpaliSouth1.96 km
AndalmundiSouth-West2.07 km
KarlamalEast2.25 km
DudungdarhaNorth2.73 km
BagjharanNorth-East2.89 km
KhuripaniWest3.18 km
Mahul PaliNorth3.54 km
GuchapaliSouth-West3.74 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Baliabahal

Where is Baliabahal located?

Baliabahal village is located in Khaprakhol Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Baliabahal?

The Gram Panchayat of Baliabahal is Telenpali.

What is the pincode of Baliabahal?

The pincode of Baliabahal is 767028.

What is the population of Baliabahal?

Baliabahal has a total population of 261, including 124 males and 137 females.

How many households are there in Baliabahal?

There are 77 households in Baliabahal.

What is the literacy rate in Baliabahal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baliabahal is 65.90%. Male literacy is 74.19% and female literacy is 58.39%.