Masanabahal - Bijepur, Bargarh

Masanabahal is a village situated in the Bijepur tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bijepur and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Buromunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masanabahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masanabahal is 380315. The village covers a total geographical area of 189 hectares and falls under the 768032 pincode. Bargarh is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Masanabahal 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 Masanabahal

According to the 2011 Census, Masanabahal village had a total population of 327 people, including 168 males and 159 females, living in 78 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.10%, with male literacy at 94.04% and female literacy at 70.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 78, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 156.

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

Nearby Villages of Masanabahal

Masanabahal 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 Masanabahal

Masanabahal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bargarh to Masanabahal is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masanabahal

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

Health Facilities in Masanabahal

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

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