Brahmankhantakhol - Bhuban, Dhenkanal

Brahmankhantakhol is a village situated in the Bhuban tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhuban and around 86 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Dhalapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Brahmankhantakhol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Brahmankhantakhol is 402535. The village covers a total geographical area of 89 hectares and falls under the 759024 pincode. Bhuban is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Brahmankhantakhol

According to the 2011 Census, Brahmankhantakhol village had a total population of 212 people, including 114 males and 98 females, living in 44 households. The sex ratio was 860 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.87%, with male literacy at 74.23% and female literacy at 45.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 168.

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

Nearby Villages of Brahmankhantakhol

Brahmankhantakhol 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 Brahmankhantakhol

Brahmankhantakhol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tomka, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhuban to Brahmankhantakhol is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Brahmankhantakhol is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Brahmankhantakhol

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

Health Facilities in Brahmankhantakhol

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

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