Pitabahal - Kantamal, Boudh

Pitabahal is a village situated in the Kantamal tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 29 km from Kantamal and around 109 km from Baudh. Kultajore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pitabahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pitabahal is 417863. The village covers a total geographical area of 148 hectares and falls under the 762018 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Pitabahal 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 Pitabahal

According to the 2011 Census, Pitabahal village had a total population of 304 people, including 150 males and 154 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.93%, with male literacy at 78.29% and female literacy at 55.47%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Pitabahal

Pitabahal 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 Pitabahal

Pitabahal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Pitabahal is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Pitabahal is about 109 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pitabahal

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

Health Facilities in Pitabahal

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

FAQs about Pitabahal