Bijabahali - Puintala, Balangir

Bijabahali is a village situated in the Puintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Balangir and around 12 km from Balangir. Bhaler serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijabahali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijabahali is 420169. The village covers a total geographical area of 120 hectares and falls under the 767002 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Bijabahali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Loisingha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolangir Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bijabahali

As per Census 2011, Bijabahali village has a total population of 249 people, consisting of 116 males and 133 females. The village has 68 households and a sex ratio of 1,146 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 153 literate and 96 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Bijabahali

Bijabahali 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 Bijabahali

Bijabahali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balangir Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Bijabahali is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Bijabahali is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bijabahali

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

Health Facilities in Bijabahali

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

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