Babuulaba - Saintala, Balangir

Babuulaba is a village situated in the Saintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saintala and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Ghunsar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Babuulaba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Babuulaba is 421188. The village covers a total geographical area of 248 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Babuulaba

As per Census 2011, Babuulaba village has a total population of 836 people, consisting of 403 males and 433 females. The village has 259 households and a sex ratio of 1,074 females per 1,000 males. There are 109 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 404 literate and 432 illiterate residents. Additionally, 78 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population836403433
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1095356
Scheduled Castes (SC)783840
Literate Population404217187
Illiterate Population432186246

Nearby Villages of Babuulaba

Babuulaba 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)
KandhulbaNorth0.94 km
JamtaraSouth1.47 km
SiskelaSouth-West2.07 km
DedhelNorth2.12 km
DigsiraEast2.25 km
DeuliNorth-East2.28 km
BhorparaWest2.63 km
GhantbahaliNorth-West2.78 km
JubamalNorth-West2.84 km
GhunsarNorth-East3.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Babuulaba

Babuulaba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badmal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Babuulaba is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Babuulaba is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Babuulaba

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

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

Health Facilities in Babuulaba

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Babuulaba 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 Babuulaba

Where is Babuulaba located?

Babuulaba village is located in Saintala Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Babuulaba?

The Gram Panchayat of Babuulaba is Ghunsar.

What is the pincode of Babuulaba?

The pincode of Babuulaba is 767032.

What is the population of Babuulaba?

Babuulaba has a total population of 836, including 403 males and 433 females.

How many households are there in Babuulaba?

There are 259 households in Babuulaba.

What is the literacy rate in Babuulaba?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Babuulaba is 48.33%. Male literacy is 53.85% and female literacy is 43.19%.