Ghantbahali - Saintala, Balangir

Ghantbahali is a village situated in the Saintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saintala and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Siskela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghantbahali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghantbahali is 421185. The village covers a total geographical area of 126 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Ghantbahali 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 Ghantbahali

As per Census 2011, Ghantbahali village has a total population of 866 people, consisting of 421 males and 445 females. The village has 265 households and a sex ratio of 1,057 females per 1,000 males. There are 134 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 361 literate and 505 illiterate residents. Additionally, 50 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 139 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population866421445
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1345777
Scheduled Castes (SC)502624
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1396772
Literate Population361226135
Illiterate Population505195310

Nearby Villages of Ghantbahali

Ghantbahali 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)
BhorparaSouth0.56 km
JubamalNorth-East0.84 km
ChilbahaliWest1.74 km
NuaparaNorth1.91 km
DedhelEast2.13 km
KandhulbaEast2.21 km
BabuulabaSouth-East2.78 km
SiskelaSouth2.84 km
KusamkhalSouth-West2.95 km
LuhurapaliNorth2.96 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghantbahali

Ghantbahali 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 17.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Ghantbahali is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Ghantbahali is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghantbahali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Ghantbahali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ghantbahali

Where is Ghantbahali located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Ghantbahali?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghantbahali is Siskela.

What is the pincode of Ghantbahali?

The pincode of Ghantbahali is 767032.

What is the population of Ghantbahali?

Ghantbahali has a total population of 866, including 421 males and 445 females.

How many households are there in Ghantbahali?

There are 265 households in Ghantbahali.

What is the literacy rate in Ghantbahali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghantbahali is 41.69%. Male literacy is 53.68% and female literacy is 30.34%.