Barahmal - Saintala, Balangir

Barahmal is a village situated in the Saintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saintala and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Bhadra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barahmal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barahmal is 421179. The village covers a total geographical area of 743 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Barahmal 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 Barahmal

According to the 2011 Census, Barahmal village had a total population of 847 people, including 423 males and 424 females, living in 238 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.70%, with male literacy at 87.78% and female literacy at 67.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 245, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 253.

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

Nearby Villages of Barahmal

Barahmal 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 Barahmal

Barahmal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badmal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Barahmal is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Barahmal is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barahmal

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

Health Facilities in Barahmal

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

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