Barlabahal - Barpali, Bargarh

Barlabahal is a village situated in the Barpali tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Barapali and around 26 km from Bargarh. Mahada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barlabahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barlabahal is 380468. The village covers a total geographical area of 387 hectares and falls under the 768029 pincode. Barpali is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Barlabahal

According to the 2011 Census, Barlabahal village had a total population of 710 people, including 365 males and 345 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.65%, with male literacy at 83.74% and female literacy at 65.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Barlabahal

Barlabahal 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 Barlabahal

Barlabahal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barpali to Barlabahal is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Barlabahal is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barlabahal

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

Health Facilities in Barlabahal

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

FAQs about Barlabahal