Bahalunda - Hindol, Dhenkanal

Bahalunda is a village situated in the Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hindol and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Nuabag serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bahalunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bahalunda is 403076. The village covers a total geographical area of 215 hectares and falls under the 759021 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Bahalunda

According to the 2011 Census, Bahalunda village had a total population of 1,281 people, including 665 males and 616 females, living in 285 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.36%, with male literacy at 80.48% and female literacy at 66.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 198.

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

Nearby Villages of Bahalunda

Bahalunda 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 Bahalunda

Bahalunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nayabagirthipur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Bahalunda is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Bahalunda is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bahalunda

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

Health Facilities in Bahalunda

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

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