Chhelbahal - Loisinga, Balangir

Chhelbahal is a village situated in the Loisinga tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Loisinga and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Jogisarda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhelbahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhelbahal is 419952. The village covers a total geographical area of 253 hectares and falls under the 767020 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Chhelbahal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Loisingha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolangir Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chhelbahal

According to the 2011 Census, Chhelbahal village had a total population of 822 people, including 425 males and 397 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.05%, with male literacy at 82.15% and female literacy at 54.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 123, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhelbahal

Chhelbahal 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 Chhelbahal

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Chhelbahal. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Chhelbahal is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Chhelbahal is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhelbahal

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

Health Facilities in Chhelbahal

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

FAQs about Chhelbahal