Babebahal - Gaisilet, Bargarh

Babebahal is a village situated in the Gaisilet tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaisilet and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Fuiringimal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Babebahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Babebahal is 380107. The village covers a total geographical area of 112 hectares and falls under the 768037 pincode. Padmapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Babebahal 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 Babebahal

As per Census 2011, Babebahal village has a total population of 344 people, consisting of 175 males and 169 females. The village has 96 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 40 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 231 literate and 113 illiterate residents. Additionally, 45 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 146 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population344175169
Child Population (0–6 yrs)402020
Scheduled Castes (SC)452025
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1467868
Literate Population23113497
Illiterate Population1134172

Nearby Villages of Babebahal

Babebahal 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)
NatabarpurSouth0.81 km
SansahajbahalNorth-East1.60 km
KandagadNorth-West2.15 km
PhiringimalSouth-East2.22 km
SemelgudiaSouth-East3.14 km
KamalapadarWest3.53 km
BhoipaliNorth-East3.66 km
SankripaniSouth-West3.78 km
BarihapukhapaniNorth-West4.13 km
SarathimundaSouth-West4.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Babebahal

Babebahal 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 Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Padmapur to Babebahal is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Babebahal is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Babebahal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Babebahal

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Babebahal 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 Babebahal

Where is Babebahal located?

Babebahal village is located in Gaisilet Tehsil, Bargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Babebahal?

The Gram Panchayat of Babebahal is Fuiringimal.

What is the pincode of Babebahal?

The pincode of Babebahal is 768037.

What is the population of Babebahal?

Babebahal has a total population of 344, including 175 males and 169 females.

How many households are there in Babebahal?

There are 96 households in Babebahal.

What is the literacy rate in Babebahal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Babebahal is 67.15%. Male literacy is 76.57% and female literacy is 57.40%.