Sandhibahal - Bijepur, Bargarh

Sandhibahal is a village situated in the Bijepur tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bijepur and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Bhatigaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sandhibahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sandhibahal is 380385. The village covers a total geographical area of 113 hectares and falls under the 768048 pincode. Bargarh is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Sandhibahal 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 Sandhibahal

As per Census 2011, Sandhibahal village has a total population of 383 people, consisting of 198 males and 185 females. The village has 122 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 54 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 236 literate and 147 illiterate residents. Additionally, 81 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 35 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population383198185
Child Population (0–6 yrs)542529
Scheduled Castes (SC)814140
Scheduled Tribes (ST)351817
Literate Population23615482
Illiterate Population14744103

Nearby Villages of Sandhibahal

Sandhibahal 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)
KujamundaSouth0.82 km
RengalpatraNorth-East1.17 km
BhatigaonNorth1.63 km
ChikhiliSouth2.08 km
PhulerpaliEast2.37 km
RengalpaliSouth-West2.57 km
KhalabahalSouth-East2.97 km
KamalpadarNorth-West3.13 km
BeherabahaliWest3.46 km
TemriSouth3.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sandhibahal

Public transport in the Sandhibahal is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bargarh to Sandhibahal is about 37 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 Sandhibahal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sandhibahal

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

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

FAQs about Sandhibahal

Where is Sandhibahal located?

Sandhibahal village is located in Bijepur Tehsil, Bargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sandhibahal?

The Gram Panchayat of Sandhibahal is Bhatigaon.

What is the pincode of Sandhibahal?

The pincode of Sandhibahal is 768048.

What is the population of Sandhibahal?

Sandhibahal has a total population of 383, including 198 males and 185 females.

How many households are there in Sandhibahal?

There are 122 households in Sandhibahal.

What is the literacy rate in Sandhibahal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sandhibahal is 61.62%. Male literacy is 77.78% and female literacy is 44.32%.