Similibahal - Barkot, Deogarh

Similibahal is a village situated in the Barkot tehsil of Deogarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Barkot and around 25 km from Debagarh. Kaunsibahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Similibahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Similibahal is 382912. The village covers a total geographical area of 279 hectares and falls under the 768110 pincode. Debagarh is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Similibahal

As per Census 2011, Similibahal village has a total population of 272 people, consisting of 137 males and 135 females. The village has 75 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 29 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 203 literate and 69 illiterate residents. Additionally, 43 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Similibahal are given below:

Nearby Villages of Similibahal

Similibahal 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 Similibahal

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Similibahal. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Debagarh to Similibahal is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Debagarh to Similibahal is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Similibahal

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

Health Facilities in Similibahal

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

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