Brahmani - Muribahal, Balangir

Brahmani is a village situated in the Muribahal tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Kantabanji and around 65 km from Balangir. Lakhana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Brahmani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Brahmani is 421239. The village covers a total geographical area of 493 hectares and falls under the 767039 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 15 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 Kantabanji Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolangir Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Brahmani

As per Census 2011, Brahmani village has a total population of 1,121 people, consisting of 577 males and 544 females. The village has 289 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 177 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 588 literate and 533 illiterate residents. Additionally, 96 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 234 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,121577544
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1778592
Scheduled Castes (SC)965046
Scheduled Tribes (ST)234125109
Literate Population588385203
Illiterate Population533192341

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BijghatSouth1.66 km
DumerparaEast1.79 km
RajamaraNorth-West1.94 km
BarajuraNorth-East1.99 km
SahajapaniSouth-West2.66 km
KandenjhulaSouth2.69 km
JaniparaWest2.76 km
MakhapaliSouth2.78 km
SimnabahalNorth3.29 km
GhantabahaliEast3.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Brahmani

Brahmani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Brahmani is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Brahmani is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Brahmani

Where is Brahmani located?

Brahmani village is located in Muribahal Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Brahmani?

The Gram Panchayat of Brahmani is Lakhana.

What is the pincode of Brahmani?

The pincode of Brahmani is 767039.

What is the population of Brahmani?

Brahmani has a total population of 1,121, including 577 males and 544 females.

How many households are there in Brahmani?

There are 289 households in Brahmani.

What is the literacy rate in Brahmani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Brahmani is 52.45%. Male literacy is 66.72% and female literacy is 37.32%.