Brahmani - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Brahmani is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Bhanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Brahmani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Brahmani is 420712. The village covers a total geographical area of 393 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

Brahmani 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 Brahmani

According to the 2011 Census, Brahmani village had a total population of 524 people, including 273 males and 251 females, living in 142 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.67%, with male literacy at 77.54% and female literacy at 34.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 251.

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

Nearby Villages of Brahmani

Brahmani 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 Brahmani

Brahmani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Balangir Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Brahmani is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Brahmani is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Brahmani

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

Health Facilities in Brahmani

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

FAQs about Brahmani