Bagbahali - Patnagarh, Balangir

Bagbahali is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Tamian serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bagbahali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagbahali is 420570. The village covers a total geographical area of 160 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Bagbahali 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 Bagbahali

According to the 2011 Census, Bagbahali village had a total population of 298 people, including 136 males and 162 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 1,191 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.78%, with male literacy at 77.87% and female literacy at 47.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 246.

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

Nearby Villages of Bagbahali

Bagbahali 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 Bagbahali

Bagbahali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Bagbahali is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Bagbahali is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bagbahali

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

Health Facilities in Bagbahali

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

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