Padiabahal - Puintala, Balangir

Padiabahal is a village situated in the Puintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Balangir and around 13 km from Balangir. Chhatamakhna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padiabahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padiabahal is 420064. The village covers a total geographical area of 221 hectares and falls under the 767002 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Padiabahal 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 Padiabahal

According to the 2011 Census, Padiabahal village had a total population of 532 people, including 262 males and 270 females, living in 118 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.87%, with male literacy at 89.41% and female literacy at 70.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 136.

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

Nearby Villages of Padiabahal

Padiabahal 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 Padiabahal

Padiabahal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Padiabahal is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Padiabahal is about 13 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 Padiabahal

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

Health Facilities in Padiabahal

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

FAQs about Padiabahal