Sandhibahal - Muribahal, Balangir

Sandhibahal is a village situated in the Muribahal tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Saintala and around 55 km from Balangir. Bandupala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sandhibahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sandhibahal is 421043. The village covers a total geographical area of 217 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Sandhibahal 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 Sandhibahal

As per Census 2011, Sandhibahal village has a total population of 606 people, consisting of 305 males and 301 females. The village has 138 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 101 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 369 literate and 237 illiterate residents. Additionally, 125 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 219 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sandhibahal

Sandhibahal 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 Sandhibahal

Sandhibahal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Sandhibahal is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Sandhibahal is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sandhibahal

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

Health Facilities in Sandhibahal

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

FAQs about Sandhibahal