Kendbahal - Sohela, Bargarh

Kendbahal is a village situated in the Sohela tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sohela and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Bausenmura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kendbahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kendbahal is 380277. The village covers a total geographical area of 499 hectares and falls under the 768033 pincode. Bargarh is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Kendbahal 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 Kendbahal

According to the 2011 Census, Kendbahal village had a total population of 927 people, including 437 males and 490 females, living in 211 households. The sex ratio was 1,121 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.35%, with male literacy at 63.75% and female literacy at 43.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 243, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Kendbahal

Kendbahal 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 Kendbahal

Kendbahal 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 59.7 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Kendbahal

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

FAQs about Kendbahal