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

According to the 2011 Census, Dandrabahal village had a total population of 1,013 people, including 510 males and 503 females, living in 238 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.35%, with male literacy at 70.96% and female literacy at 45.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 224, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 465.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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