Khasbahal - Saintala, Balangir

Khasbahal 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 Khasbahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khasbahal is 421166. The village covers a total geographical area of 332 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Khasbahal 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 Khasbahal

According to the 2011 Census, Khasbahal village had a total population of 1,590 people, including 770 males and 820 females, living in 432 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.68%, with male literacy at 81.52% and female literacy at 60.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 258, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 246.

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

Nearby Villages of Khasbahal

Khasbahal 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 Khasbahal

Khasbahal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Saintala, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Khasbahal is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Khasbahal 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 Khasbahal

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

Health Facilities in Khasbahal

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

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