Pankelbahal - Puintala, Balangir

Pankelbahal is a village situated in the Puintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Balangir and around 20 km from Balangir. Bahalpadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pankelbahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pankelbahal is 420079. The village covers a total geographical area of 233 hectares and falls under the 767002 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Pankelbahal 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 Pankelbahal

According to the 2011 Census, Pankelbahal village had a total population of 826 people, including 438 males and 388 females, living in 186 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.72%, with male literacy at 84.43% and female literacy at 63.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 276.

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

Nearby Villages of Pankelbahal

Pankelbahal 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 Pankelbahal

Pankelbahal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Pankelbahal is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Pankelbahal is about 20 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 Pankelbahal

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

Health Facilities in Pankelbahal

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

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