Burdabahal - Patnagarh, Balangir

Burdabahal is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Larambha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Burdabahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Burdabahal is 420531. The village covers a total geographical area of 157 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Burdabahal 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 Burdabahal

According to the 2011 Census, Burdabahal village had a total population of 515 people, including 254 males and 261 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.44%, with male literacy at 66.96% and female literacy at 42.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 167, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Burdabahal

Burdabahal 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 Burdabahal

Burdabahal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Burdabahal is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Burdabahal is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Burdabahal

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

Health Facilities in Burdabahal

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

FAQs about Burdabahal