Cheptibahal - Sohela, Bargarh

Cheptibahal is a village situated in the Sohela tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sohela and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Lebedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Cheptibahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Cheptibahal is 380269. The village covers a total geographical area of 178 hectares and falls under the 768033 pincode. Bargarh is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Cheptibahal

According to the 2011 Census, Cheptibahal village had a total population of 450 people, including 228 males and 222 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.06%, with male literacy at 89.18% and female literacy at 64.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 125.

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

Nearby Villages of Cheptibahal

Cheptibahal 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 Cheptibahal

Cheptibahal 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 50.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bargarh to Cheptibahal is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Cheptibahal

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

Health Facilities in Cheptibahal

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

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