Guabahal - Kantamal, Boudh

Guabahal is a village situated in the Kantamal tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Manamunda and around 70 km from Baudh. Palasagora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Guabahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guabahal is 418058. The village covers a total geographical area of 233 hectares and falls under the 762030 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Guabahal

According to the 2011 Census, Guabahal village had a total population of 207 people, including 105 males and 102 females, living in 49 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.58%, with male literacy at 70.45% and female literacy at 56.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 52.

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

Nearby Villages of Guabahal

Guabahal 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 Guabahal

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Guabahal. The nearest railway station is Balangir Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Guabahal is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Guabahal is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Guabahal

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

Health Facilities in Guabahal

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

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