Baghalabandh - Patnagarh, Balangir

Baghalabandh is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Kendumundi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baghalabandh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baghalabandh is 420688. The village covers a total geographical area of 437 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Baghalabandh 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 Baghalabandh

According to the 2011 Census, Baghalabandh village had a total population of 1,249 people, including 639 males and 610 females, living in 293 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.66%, with male literacy at 72.11% and female literacy at 52.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 154, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 771.

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

Nearby Villages of Baghalabandh

Baghalabandh 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 Baghalabandh

Baghalabandh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Baghalabandh is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Baghalabandh is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baghalabandh

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

Health Facilities in Baghalabandh

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

FAQs about Baghalabandh