Budhibahal - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Budhibahal is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Odiapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Budhibahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Budhibahal is 420776. The village covers a total geographical area of 450 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

Budhibahal 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 Budhibahal

According to the 2011 Census, Budhibahal village had a total population of 987 people, including 484 males and 503 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.61%, with male literacy at 66.82% and female literacy at 44.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 51, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 70.

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

Nearby Villages of Budhibahal

Budhibahal 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 Budhibahal

Budhibahal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Budhibahal is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Budhibahal is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Budhibahal

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

Health Facilities in Budhibahal

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

FAQs about Budhibahal