Bahu - Chandbali, Bhadrak

Bahu is a village situated in the Chandbali tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Chandabali and around 50 km from Bhadrak. Utukuda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bahu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bahu is 395339. The village covers a total geographical area of 102 hectares and falls under the 756133 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

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

Population of Bahu

According to the 2011 Census, Bahu village had a total population of 624 people, including 320 males and 304 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.37%, with male literacy at 96.83% and female literacy at 83.97%.

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

Nearby Villages of Bahu

Bahu 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 Bahu

Bahu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhadrakh, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Bahu is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Bahu is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bahu

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

Health Facilities in Bahu

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

FAQs about Bahu