Dandrabahal - Patnagarh, Balangir

Dandrabahal is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Ghuchepali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dandrabahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dandrabahal is 420701. The village covers a total geographical area of 455 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Dandrabahal 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 Dandrabahal

As per Census 2011, Dandrabahal village has a total population of 1,013 people, consisting of 510 males and 503 females. The village has 238 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 151 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 503 literate and 510 illiterate residents. Additionally, 224 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 465 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,013510503
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1518368
Scheduled Castes (SC)224103121
Scheduled Tribes (ST)465237228
Literate Population503303200
Illiterate Population510207303

Nearby Villages of Dandrabahal

Dandrabahal 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)
SemelmundaNorth0.88 km
MaghamaraWest1.41 km
BileimaraSouth-West1.70 km
GhuchepaliNorth1.89 km
GailmaraSouth-East2.38 km
ManeipadNorth2.59 km
KadalimundaSouth-East2.63 km
NagphenaSouth-West2.94 km
AmdarhaSouth3.15 km
RanidarhaNorth3.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dandrabahal

Dandrabahal 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 28.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Dandrabahal is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Dandrabahal is about 52 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 Dandrabahal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dandrabahal

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

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

FAQs about Dandrabahal

Where is Dandrabahal located?

Dandrabahal village is located in Patnagarh Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dandrabahal?

The Gram Panchayat of Dandrabahal is Ghuchepali.

What is the pincode of Dandrabahal?

The pincode of Dandrabahal is 767025.

What is the population of Dandrabahal?

Dandrabahal has a total population of 1,013, including 510 males and 503 females.

How many households are there in Dandrabahal?

There are 238 households in Dandrabahal.

What is the literacy rate in Dandrabahal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dandrabahal is 49.65%. Male literacy is 59.41% and female literacy is 39.76%.