Jhalbahal - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Jhalbahal 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 80 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Ghunsar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhalbahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhalbahal is 420751. The village covers a total geographical area of 144 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

Jhalbahal 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 Jhalbahal

According to the 2011 Census, Jhalbahal village had a total population of 239 people, including 115 males and 124 females, living in 65 households. The sex ratio was 1,078 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.16%, with male literacy at 67.82% and female literacy at 40.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 164.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhalbahal

Jhalbahal 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 Jhalbahal

Jhalbahal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Jhalbahal is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Jhalbahal is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhalbahal

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

Health Facilities in Jhalbahal

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

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