Meghatalabahali - Dhenkanal Sadar, Dhenkanal

Meghatalabahali is a village situated in the Dhenkanal Sadar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhenkanal Sadar and around 6 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Kankadpal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Meghatalabahali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Meghatalabahali is 403279. The village covers a total geographical area of 13 hectares and falls under the 759015 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Meghatalabahali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhenkanal Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Meghatalabahali

According to the 2011 Census, Meghatalabahali village had a total population of 55 people, including 30 males and 25 females, living in 11 households. The sex ratio was 833 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.34%, with male literacy at 88.46% and female literacy at 52.38%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Meghatalabahali

Meghatalabahali 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 Meghatalabahali

Meghatalabahali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shyama Charanpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Meghatalabahali is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Meghatalabahali is about 6 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Meghatalabahali

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

Health Facilities in Meghatalabahali

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

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